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Tetradium daniellii
Korean Evodia, Beebee Tree
Origin: Southwest China, Korea.
Mike's
Opinion
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An underused tree that is well suited to smaller gardens. Interesting bark, clean leaves through the entire season and attractive flowers and fruit. Should be used more frequently.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Rutaceae |
| Genus |
| Tetradium |
| Species |
| daniellii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Evodia daniellii |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 20 |
| Height |
| 10 m |
| Spread |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A broad canopied somewhat squat looking tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Easy to grow and transplant in good soils, with regular sunlight. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Raised lenticels on smooth grey bark with lustrous dark green leaves. |
| Pests |
| No significant pests or diseases. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Raised lenticels on smooth grey bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Two scales often found on sessile buds. |
| Leaf Description |
| Compound, opposite, pinnately compound with 7-11 leaflets, lustrous dark green in colour and slightly bitter aroma when crushed. |
| Flower Description |
| Small white flowers held in corymbs that are about 15 cm across. |
| Fruit Description |
| Usually 4-5 carpels found in a capsule that is a dark maroon in colour. Quite showy in late autumn. |
| Colour Description |
| Little autumn colour. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Direct sow fresh seed or root cutting. |
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