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Osteomeles subrotunda - K.Koch.

Common Name
Family Rosaceae
USDA hardiness 7-10
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Hot dry river valleys[200]. Mixed forests, among shrubs at mountain summits, roadsides at elevations of 200 - 500 metres[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan.
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Weed Potential No
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Frost Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Osteomeles subrotunda


Osteomeles subrotunda

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Osteomeles subrotunda is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

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Synonyms

O. anthyllidifolia subrotunda.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:

Fruit[105, 177]. The fruit is 6 - 12mm in diameter[266]. No more details are given.

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Succeeds a sheltered position in full sun in any well-drained soil[166, 182]. Plants usually require protection outside the mildest areas of Britain[11], they are hardy to about -5°c[184]. They can be grown on a sunny wall in colder parts of the country[1]. Plants sold under this name are often O. schweriniae microphylla[219].

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Plant Propagation

The seed requires a period of cold stratification and can be sown in late autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Pot up in the autumn and overwinter in a greenhouse. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering.

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Guangdong Sheng (north)), Japan (Ryukyu Islands)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Osteomeles obtusifolia Shrub0.0 -  LMHNM10 
Osteomeles schwerinae Shrub2.0 7-10  LMHNDM10 

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

K.Koch.

Botanical References

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