Euptelea polyandra
A spreading, suckering shrub or small tree with broadly-rounded, tapered, glossy, bright green leaves, to 15cm long, tinged red when young and turning yellow and red in autumn. Clusters of inconspicuous reddish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Eupteleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Euptelea is a genus of two species of deciduous trees and shrubs with alternate, rounded to ovate leaves and clusters of small petal-less flowersin spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; ideal for a woodland garden
Propagation
Propagate by seed in a seedbed as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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