Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ailanthus L. [253]

genus_ja: ニワウルシ

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Simaroubaceae

family_ja: ニガキ

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distribution_en: Asia to Australia

description_en: Genus of 5 species of deciduous trees and shrubs occurring in woodland in China and from S.E. Asia to Australia, with large, alternate, pinnate leaves. A. altissima, the most commonly cultivated species, is grown as a specimen tree, mainly for its striking foliage and colourful, winged fruit. It is suitable for a large garden. Individual plants usually have either male or female flowers; both are needed to produce fruit. Male flowers are unpleasantly scented; the pollen may cause an allergic reaction. Flowering and fruiting are most profuse in areas with hot summers.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or in spring. Remove and pot up suckers or take root cuttings in winter.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: シンジュ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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