Securinega suffruticosa (Securinega)


Botanical Information

FamilyPhyllanthaceae
GenusSecurinega
Speciessuffruticosa
CategoryPerennials, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginChina to Japan.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Fruit and leaves can be dried into and made into a herbal tea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-10
Temperature (°F)35
Height0.6 - 1.2 m
Spread0.6 - 0.8 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDrooping-spreading.
LandscapeHedges, borders, screening, containers, informal gardens or as a specimen.
PropagationBy seed or cuttings.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained and slightly acidic to neutral soil.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatForest edges, sunny shrub edges.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth woody stems.
Leaf DescriptionObovate, flat, slightly fleshy leaves with very delicately rippled to dull serrated edges.
Fruit DescriptionSmall clustered ovate pea-shaped fruits.
Colour DescriptionMedium green leaves, stems and fruits.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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