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DIPLOPANAX stachyanthus
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EvergreenLarge, leathery leaves emerging red and ageing to dark green
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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TreeBroad-leaved evergreen tree producing yellow or white flowers followed by walnut-like fruits
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sunRequires a warm, sheltered site
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Partial shade
DIPLOPANAX stachyanthus
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originSouthern China to northern Vietnam
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil