gutta-percha tree

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A vigorous, deciduous tree to 15m or more tall forming a broad, rounded crown. Leathery, glossy leaves up to 15cm long are oval to elliptic with serrated margins and exude rubber if gently torn in half. Inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers in spring my be followed on female plants by flattened, elliptic, winged fruits to 3.5cm long

Scientific classification

Species: gutta-percha tree (Eucommia ulmoides)
Genus: Eucommia
Family: Eucommiaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of gutta-percha tree

Distribution map

China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of gutta-percha tree

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gutta-percha tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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.