Tapiscia sinensis

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A small to medium-sized, deciduous tree reaching heights of 9m or more in the wild but likely to be smalller in cultivation. Leaves are divided into 5-9 ovate, toothed leaflets to 12cm long with greyish-white undersides. Small, yellowish, fragrant spring flowers are borne in panicles to 25cm long (male flowers only) or in shorter, more stoutly branched bisexual panicles and may be followed by egg-shaped, black fruits

Tapiscia sinensis

Scientific classification

Species
Tapiscia sinensis (Tapiscia sinensis)
Genus
Tapiscia
Family
Staphyleaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Tapiscia sinensis

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China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Tapiscia sinensis care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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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, by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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