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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana - (Decne.)Rehder.

Common Name
Family Hamamelidaceae
USDA hardiness 6-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Forest undergrowth, 1500 - 2100 metres[184]. Abundant on north-facing slopes, often forming pure stands[145].
Range E. Asia - W. Himalayas.
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 4 m (13ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to June. 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

P. involucrata. Fothergilla involucrata. Parrotia jacquemontiana.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Other Uses

Basketry  Wood

The branches are very strong and flexible. They are used in basket making and can also be twisted together into thick ropes for making bridges[11, 146, 160]. Wood - hard, heavy, very close grained. Used for walking sticks, tent pegs, axe handles etc[11, 145, 146].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in almost any soil, including limey ones[182], in sun or part shade[200], but it is liable to damage from late frosts[184]. Prefers a good deep fertile loam[200]. Prefers acid soils but it shows a good tolerance of alkaline and chalky soils[200], except very shallow soils over chalk[188]. The dormant plant is hardy to about -20°c[184].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can take 18 months to germinate[200]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is received in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for 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, July/August in a frame[200]. Layering in April. Takes 12 months[78]. Very high percentage.

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Afghanistan (east) TROPICAL ASIA: India (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir), Pakistan (north)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

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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(Decne.)Rehder.

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Readers comment

Meredith Spinner   Sun Jul 6 2008

What is the real name in English?

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