Phellodendron amurense
£2.50
Amur cork tree. A medium deciduous tree from Northern China, growing 15 m (50 ft) high. Older trees have distinctive corky bark. The seeds, bark and fruits are all used medicinally; the seeds are also insecticidal. The bark yields a yellow dye. A good bee plant, with timber valued for joinery, furniture etc. Likes a moist position in sun or part shade; hardy to -35°C. Stratification: CS4. Number of seeds: 20.
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Description
Amur cork tree. A medium deciduous tree from Northern China, growing 15 m (50 ft) high. Older trees have distinctive corky bark. The seeds, bark and fruits are all used medicinally; the seeds are also insecticidal. The bark yields a yellow dye. A good bee plant, with timber valued for joinery, furniture etc. Likes a moist position in sun or part shade; hardy to -35°C. Stratification: CS4