Amur cork tree

Also known as: 黄檗 (huáng bò); Siberian cork tree

A deciduous tree, up to around 15m high, with a broadly spreading habit, and thick corky bark when mature. Leaves are glossy and aromatic, and divided into up to 13 green leaflets that turn clear yellow in autumn. Clusters of small green flowers are produced in summer; if pollinated these are followed by small round black berries. Winter buds are coated with fine silvery hairs

Scientific classification

Species: Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense)
Genus: Phellodendron
Family: Rutaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Amur cork tree

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Eastern Asia

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Quick identification of Amur cork tree

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Amur cork tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by heeled semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, thrives in areas with hot summers. Young growth can be damaged by late frosts. Needs plenty of space. Plant male and female plants together to ensure berries

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