Corkwood Tree
Entelea arborescens
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Basic Information
Family: Tiliaceae
Genus: entelea
Plant ID (slug): entelea-arborescens
Numeric ID: 23921
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Entelea arborescens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Entelea arborescens Corkwood Tree