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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Paliurus ramosissimus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
P. aubletii. Benth.
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;
Edible Uses
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Diuretic Tonic Vulnerary
The leaves are applied as a poultice to ulcers and abscesses[178, 218]. The fruit is cooling and diuretic[178, 218]. The root is used in the treatment of sore throats, swellings and internal injuries[218]. The thorny branches and flowers are used in the treatment of thoracic congestion, abscesses and swellings[218]. The spines are said to benefit the uro-genital system and to increase virility in married men[178, 218]. The flowers are applied to running sores[178, 218].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Hair Hedge Hedge Wood
The plants are used as a hedge in China[109]. The ashes of twigs are mixed with oil for a hairwash[178]. The hard timber can use for producing farm tools[266].
Special Uses
Hedge Hedge
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil in full sun[200]. Prefers a limy soil[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame and moved into the greenhouse in February. Fair to good germination[78]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and overwinter them in the greenhouse for their first year. Plant them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200]. Root cuttings 4cm long, December in a greenhouse. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering
Other Names
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Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Guizhou Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng, Zhejiang Sheng), Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Japan, Taiwan TROPICAL ASIA: Vietnam
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
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
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Botanical References
109200
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