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Unknown shrub / tree from Malta
I collected seed a few years ago and this is the first time it has
flowered. Unfortunatly it dried the other day in the mini heatwave so I lost most of the flowers. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...shrubtree1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...shrubtree2.jpg Any ideas folks? David Hill |
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Unknown shrub / tree from Malta
On 06/07/2011 23:37, Dave Hill wrote:
I collected seed a few years ago and this is the first time it has flowered. Unfortunatly it dried the other day in the mini heatwave so I lost most of the flowers. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...shrubtree1.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...shrubtree2.jpg Any ideas folks? David Hill Ailanthus? -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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Unknown shrub / tree from Malta
It's Koelreuteria paniculata - a reasonably fast, small to medium
sized deciduous tree native to N. China and has been grown here since the mid 18th.C. It is pretty hardy although the young shoots are prone to damage in spring, so a sunny sheltered spot is best. The short lived flowers are followed by inflated, translucent seed pods, which are almost as attractive as the flowers. The foliage turns clear yellow in autumn making this a good 'all-rounder'. It is not overly fussy about soil types, but as with most plants, a humus rich, moist yet well-drained soil gives best results. |
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Unknown shrub / tree from Malta
On Jul 8, 4:15*pm, Dave Poole wrote:
It's Koelreuteria paniculata - a reasonably fast, small to medium sized deciduous tree native to N. China and has been grown here since the mid 18th.C. *It is pretty hardy although the young shoots are prone to damage in spring, so a sunny sheltered spot is best. *The short lived flowers are followed by inflated, translucent seed pods, which are almost as attractive as the flowers. *The foliage turns clear yellow in autumn making this a good 'all-rounder'. *It is not overly fussy about soil types, but as with most plants, a humus rich, moist yet well-drained soil gives best results. Many thanks Dave, Looks as if it would do OK outside for me. David Hill |
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