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  • PICRASMA quassioides
    PICRASMA quassioides
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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
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
      Red berries in winter
    • Good to know
      Syn Picrasma ailanthoides
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease-free
    • Place of origin
      Temperate Asia
    • Deciduous
    • Yellow
      Yellow green flowers
    • Woodland garden
    • Pinnate
    • Height
      4–8 metres
    • Spread
      2.5–4.5 metres
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
      Leaves colour well
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
      Berries into winter
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
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