NEOSHIRAKIA japonica
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NEOSHIRAKIA japonica
Commonly known as Japanese Tallow Tree
Small tree with red and yellow autumn colour.
£55.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.3 lobed seed capsules
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Good to know
Syn Sapium japonicum. Good autumn colour -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Native to Japan and Korea -
Deciduous
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GreenGreenish yellow catkins
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Panicles
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
4 metres -
Spread
4 metres
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Tall Shrub
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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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size4 metres
4 metres
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