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PICRASMA quassioides
Commonly known as India quassia, Quassia wood, Shurni

Smooth, grey-brown bark. Small yellow-green flowers and red to black fruit. Good autumn colour
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Red berries in winter
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Good to know
Syn Picrasma ailanthoides -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease-free -
Place of origin
Temperate Asia -
Deciduous
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Yellow
Yellow green flowers -
Woodland garden
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Pinnate
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Height
4–8 metres -
Spread
2.5–4.5 metres -
Tree
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal InterestLeaves colour well
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Winter Seasonal InterestBerries into winter
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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