Rehderodendron macrocarpum
Botanical Information
| Family | Styracaeae |
| Genus | Rehderodendron |
| Species | macrocarpum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Western China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rehderodendron macrocarpum is a small tree with deciduous foliage, white flora, and red-ribbed fruit. |
| Shape | Columnar. |
| Landscape | Woodland garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed after cross pollination. |
| Cultivation | Prefers fertile, moist, well-draining soil that is ideally slightly acidic. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves have an elliptical/oblong shape, serrulate leaf margin, and measure about 22cm long and 15cm wide. |
Photographs
Rehderodendron macropcarpum, form. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
Rehderodendron macropcarpum, leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
