BISCHOFIA polycarpa

Very rare tree with attractive 3 pinnate leaves veined with purple. Reddish-brown peeling bark and pendulous racemes of reddish-brown flowers. Needs a sheltered spot
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Green
  • Height
    15m (49ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Attractive, red-veined leaves. 3-palmate leaflets to 9cm (3½in) long. Inconspicuous greenish yellow flowers on panicles to 15cm (6in) long. Red or reddish latex
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

BISCHOFIA polycarpa

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Scarce tree grown for its foliage
    Place of origin
    Central and southern China
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Trifoliate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bischofia polycarpa - Care Guide
15m (49ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
 

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