Picrasma quassioides
quassia
P. quassioides is a slender deciduous tree to 8m tall, with pinnate leaves to 40cm long, colouring well in autumn, and sprays of tiny green flowers in early summer, followed by red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Picrasma are deciduous trees with rather large, pinnate leaves composed of several pairs of ovate leaflets, with loose clusters of tiny flowers in the leaf axils, followed by small berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temperate Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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