Alangium kurzii (Craib)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Alangium |
| Species | kurzii |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | China to western Malaysia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | Up to 28 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Requires moist soil conditions. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Lowland to submontane forests, from sea-level to 1,300 metres altitude. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are broadly ovate with a tapering tip and a heart-shaped base. |
| Fruit Description | The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 1.5 cm long and ripen dark purple to black. |
| Colour Description | Bark is dark grey. Flowers are pale green to creamy yellow. |
| Texture Description | Bark is smooth. |
Photographs
Alangium kurzii, form.
Alangium kurzii, leaf.
Alangium kurzii, flower.
