Amur Corktree

(Phellodendron amurense)

Amur Corktree (Phellodendron amurense)

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Climate Requirements

• Precipitation 29" - 69"
• High Temp. 72°F - 85°F
• Low Temp. 8°F - 27°F

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. 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. It has been found to become invasive in many parts of North America and is listed as a noxious weed in Massachusetts.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
  • 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.