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  • PHELLODENDRON amurense
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    PHELLODENDRON amurense

    Commonly known as Amur cork tree

    Attractive aromatic leaves and silvery hairy winter buds
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Northern China
    • Deciduous
      Leaves composed of 9-13 broad leaflets, dark, glossy green above, blue-green below. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
    • Green
    • Cup-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      12m (39ft)
    • Tree
      Dioecious tree with corky, pale grey bark and spreading habit. Small cup-shaped green flowers in summer.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Aromatic foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Full sun
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        12m (39ft)
       
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