Other common names
黄檗 (huáng bò), Siberian cork tree
Trees
A deciduous tree, up to around 15m high, with a broadly spreading habit, and thick corky bark when mature. Leaves are glossy and aromatic, and divided into up to 13 green leaflets that turn clear yellow in autumn. Clusters of small green flowers are produced in summer; if pollinated these are followed by small round black berries. Winter buds are coated with fine silvery hairs
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres