Lavalle corktree

Phellodendron lavallei

Physical Characteristics

Phellodendron lavallei is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. 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 - N. and C. Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Oil Edible Uses: Oil Fruit[105, 177]. This use refers to the closely related P. amurense, it almost certainly applies to this tree as well[K]. The fruit is about 1cm in diameter and has a strong scent of turpentine, it is produced copiously in Britain[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known