Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2300

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

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Family: Cornaceae

Family ja: ミズキ

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Description en: Genus of 3 species of evergreen shrubs occurring in forests and rocky areas in New Zealand. They have alternate, linear to obovate leaves. Star-shaped, 5-petalled yellow flowers, 0.9-1.5cm (3/8-1/2in) across, are produced singly from the leaf axils or in short, terminal racemes, panicles, or clusters, followed by colourful autumn fruits. In frost-prone areas, grow Corokia species and cultivars as specimen plants in a sheltered shrub border or against a wall. In warmer coastal regions, they will tolerate an open site or partial shade, and may be used for hedging.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Root greenwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in mid- or late summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41