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  • CAMPTOTHECA acuminata
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    CAMPTOTHECA acuminata

    Commonly known as Happy tree

    This tree is extremely rare in cultivation and needs a sheltered spot. Its new growth has an attractive coppery hue at first. In China this tree is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for liver and stomach ailments. Inconspicuous white flowers but we have yet to see them on our 10 year old tree
     
    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Requires a hot summer to ripen stems. Tender when young
    • Medicinal properties
      Contains important anti-cancer compounds
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Fast-growing tree with silvery brown bark. Fruit resembles miniature bunches of bananas
    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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