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Clausena lansium

Chinese wampee

A fast-growing, tropical, evergreen shrub, or small tree, related to citrus, capable of growing up to 12m (40ft) high in its native habitat. The leaves have a pleasant scent of anise when bruised, but it is primarily grown for its edible pale-orange, egg-shaped fruits, which follow the springtime panicles of small white flowers, and are popular in southern China and Thailand for eating fresh similar to kumquats, for making jellies and for fruit drinks.

Other common names
galumpi
wampee
see morewampi
Synonyms
Clausena wampi
Clausena punctata Rehder & E.H. Wilson
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer Green Orange
Autumn Green Orange
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Rutaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in an acidic to neutral, moisture-retentive, well drained compost and a position in full sun or partial shade, in a conservatory, greenhouse, or as a houseplant indoors in the UK

Propagation

Propate by seed, or by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Edible fruit
Pruning

pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects and mealy bug

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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