Rehderodendron macrocarpum
Botanical Information
Family | Styracaeae |
Genus | Rehderodendron |
Species | macrocarpum |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Native to Western China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
Height | 4 - 8 m |
Spread | 4 - 8 m |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Rehderodendron macrocarpum is a small tree with deciduous foliage, white flora, and red-ribbed fruit. |
Shape | Columnar. |
Landscape | Woodland garden. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed after cross pollination. |
Cultivation | Prefers fertile, moist, well-draining soil that is ideally slightly acidic. |
Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Leaf Description | Leaves have an elliptical/oblong shape, serrulate leaf margin, and measure about 22cm long and 15cm wide. |