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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
£37.50 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Scarce tree grown for its foliage -
Place of origin
Central and southern China -
Deciduous
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Green
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Trifoliate
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeAttractive, red-veined leaves. 3-palmate leaflets to 9cm (3½in) long. Inconspicuous greenish yellow flowers on panicles to 15cm (6in) long. Red or reddish latex
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
10m (33ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Bischofia polycarpa - Care Guide
