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  • TETRADIUM
    TETRADIUM
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    TETRADIUM

    Genus of 9 species of deciduous and evergreen woodland trees and shrubs from the Himalayas to eastern and southeastern Asia. They are cultivated for their attractive foliage, flowers and dense clusters of fruit. The bright red seed capsules open to reveal shiny black buckshot-like seeds.

    An exotic species of which the late flowers attract bees and the berries birds.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Produces large clusters of small flowers in late summer-early autumn when other trees have long ceased flowering
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • Fertile well drained soil
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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