Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Phellodendron L. [262]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Rutaceae

family_ja: ミカン

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description_en: Genus of 10 species of deciduous, dioecious trees found in moist stream margins In the mountains of E. Asia. They have opposite, pinnate, dull yellowish green to dark green leaves. Small, cup-shaped green male and female flowers are borne In clusters on separate plants in summer, and both must be grown to produce the dark blue-black, spherical fruits, 1cm (1/2in) across. Grown for their habit and aromatic foliage, usually giving fine autumn colour, they are best used as specimen trees in a garden large enough to accommodate their spreading habit. They thrive in areas with hot summers.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy, but young growth may be damaged by late frosts.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers outdoors in autumn. Root heeled semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer.

pests_en: Trouble free

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comment: E.Asia

comment_ja: キハダ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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