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Eurya japonica - Thunb.

Common Name
Family Theaceae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Hill forests in the E. Himalayas, 900 - 1800 metres. Thickets in mountain slopes or valleys at elevations of 300 - 2500 metres in southern China[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
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Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Half Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Eurya japonica


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Eurya japonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

E. ceylanica. Wight. E. pusilla.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Tea

The leaves are used as a tea substitute or to adulterate China tea[183].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Fuel  Wood

Wood - soft, close grained. Used mainly as a fuel[146].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a moderately fertile free-draining moisture retentive soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold drying winds[200]. Probably best grown in a well-drained lime-free humus-rich soil[182]. Plants grow much taller in the milder areas of Britain[182]. Protect plants from frost when they are young[200]. The dwarf form that is grown in Britain is quite hardy once it is established[11]. The flowers are malodorous[200]. The trees are pollarded in the Himalayas and the leaves used for leaf manure[146]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or sow in early spring in a greenhouse[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, 6 - 8cm with a slight heel, July/August in individual pots in a frame. High percentage[78].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: China, Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku), Korea, South, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: India, Malaysia

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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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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