Sapium japonicum
Basic Information
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: sapium
Plant ID (slug): sapium-japonicum
Numeric ID: 25086
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Sapium japonicum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
The sap is poisonous[200].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Sapium japonicum