Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 502

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

Family ja: ホルトノキ

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Distribution en: Chile, Argentina

Description en: Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs and trees from forests in Chile. They are cultivated for their foliage and flowers. The alternate, dark green leaves are narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong or ovate. Pendent, bell-, lantern-, or urn-shaped, red or white flowers are borne singly or in pairs. Grow in a sheltered woodland garden or against a sheltered wall; they will tolerate an exposed site in mild areas. They may also be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, where they will flower earlier. e H~DINESS Hardy to -7°C (19°F).

Hardiness en: N Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade, or in full sun with the roots kept cool and shaded C. patagua tolerates drier conditions and prefers full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Restrict pruning to removal

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Propagation en: SEASES Trouble free.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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