quassia
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P. quassioides is a slender deciduous tree to 8m tall, with pinnate leaves to 40cm long, colouring well in autumn, and sprays of tiny green flowers in early summer, followed by red berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- quassia (Picrasma quassioides)
- Genus
- Picrasma
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of quassia
Distribution map
Temperate Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of quassia
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quassia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLittle 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
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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