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Dichroa febrifuga
Chinese Quinine
Origin: Native to South-Eastern Asia.
| Family |
| Hydrangeaceae |
| Genus |
| Dichroa |
| Species |
| febrifuga |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9a to 9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 to 1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 to 34 |
| Height |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An organized-looking shrub with dark green leaves. Flowers in the summer producing pink followed by blue berries. |
| Landscape |
| Courtyards, flower borders, wall side borders, patios, and containers. |
| Cultivation |
| Deep, rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| D. febrifuga grows in forest margins in Eastern Asia. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. |
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