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TreesShrubs
Neoshirakia japonica
A small tree or shrub to 8m tall with elliptic , mid- to dark green leaves that turn shades of red and yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers in thin catkins are followed by three-lobed, hanging seed capsules
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; may benefit from planting in a sheltered position against a south- or west-facing wall in areas prone to cold winters
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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