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(Phellodendron amurense)
Amur Corktree (Phellodendron amurense)
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Repina Tatyana
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Photo by: Repina Tatyana | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Repina Tatyana | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-06-18T14:39:27-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Stevens Point, Wisconsin
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 17" - 124" | 32" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 57°F - 91°F | 82°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -30°F - 42°F | 5°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Phellodendron amurense, commonly known as Amur Corktree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, particularly found in mixed forests and along riverbanks in regions such as northeastern China, Korea, and Japan. It can grow to a height of 35-45 feet (10-14 meters) with a similar spread, and is recognized for its thick, deeply furrowed corky bark and compound leaves that turn yellow in the fall. The tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in the late spring, which are not particularly showy, followed by black drupes that are attractive to birds.
Amur Corktree is valued for its ornamental bark, shade-providing canopy, and its adaptability to urban environments. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the pressed oil from its fruit has applications in herbal remedies. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from medium amounts of water. It is often planted as a street tree or in parks, but care should be taken as it can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in the United States.CC BY-SA 4.0
Amur Corktree is valued for its ornamental bark, shade-providing canopy, and its adaptability to urban environments. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and the pressed oil from its fruit has applications in herbal remedies. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from medium amounts of water. It is often planted as a street tree or in parks, but care should be taken as it can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in the United States.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 30-45 feet
- Width: 30-60 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Native to mixed forests and riverbanks in East Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Chinese Corktree, Phellodendron, Arbre Liège De Chine, Arbre À Liège De L’Amour, Phellodendre De L’Amour, Phellodendron De Sibérie, Phellodendron De L’Amour, Sibiriskt Korkträd, 황벽나무, Amur Cork Tree
Scientific Names: Phellodendron amurense, Phellodendron molle, Phellodendron amurense f. molle, Phellodendron insulare, Phellodendron piriforme, Phellodendron amurense f. insulare, Phellodendron amurense var. molle, Phellodendron amurense var. suberosum, Phellodendron kodamanum
GBIF Accepted Name: Phellodendron amurense Rupr.