DECAISNEA fargesii
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DECAISNEA fargesii
Leaves tinged blue with yellowish green racemes of flowers followed by deep blue seed pods
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Collected by French missionary Père Paul Guillaume Farges in 1891. Named after Joseph Decaisne, Belgian botanist (1807-1882). -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western China. -
Deciduousleaves to 90cm (36in) long with 13-25 elliptic leaflets.
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GreenYellowish green
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PaniclesPendent panicles to 45cm (18in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Elliptic
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Height
5-6m (16-20ft) -
Spread
5-6m (16-20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, sparsely-branched shrub with stout, hairless shoots. Produces fruit in cylindrical pods to 10cm (4in) long in autumn.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Mature Size5-6m (16-20ft)
5-6m (16-20ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Decaisnea - Growing Guide
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