Stephanandra tanakae PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Stephanandra tanakae is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Hedge Hedge

Plants can be grown as an informal hedge[200].

Special Uses

Hedge Hedge

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Cultivation details

Thrives in a well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun or part shade[11, 182, 200]. Hardy to about -20°c[184, 200]. Plants respond well to severe pruning in the winter[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but it is likely to require a period of cold stratification and would probably be best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Sow stored seed in a cold frame as soon as it is received. 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. Division in early spring is a very effective means of increase[78]. Roots cuttings, March in a warm greenhouse[11]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 10 - 12cm long, July in a frame. High percentage[78].

Other Names

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Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Japan (Honshu)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Stephanandra incisa	Laceshrub, Cutleaf Stephanandra	Shrub	2.0	3-7	M	LMH	SN	M	1	0	3

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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Botanical References

200

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