EUCOMMIA
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EUCOMMIA
Commonly known as Gutta-percha tree
Genus of one species of dioecious, deciduous tree from woodland in central China.
Grown for its habit and foliage.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Torn leaves exude a rubbery fibre. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Central China. -
Deciduousfinely-toothed leaves 7-20cm (3-8in) long.
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Green
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeSpreading, broadly-domed tree. Inconspicuous greenish flowers.
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
8m (26ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Eucommia - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video