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Melliodendron xylocarpum

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Very rare species. . There is debate about the authenticity already for decades, we can not absolutely guarantee them to be true to name. Too many opinions!. This plant grows to about 4 m. This plant is hardy.

Date taken : 15.04.2018

Family : Styracaceae

© first picture : Erwin Plattau

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Valley Gardens (GB)

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij Rein en Mark Bulk

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij Rein en Mark Bulk

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Valley Gardens (GB)

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij Rein en Mark Bulk

© picture 7 : Erwin Plattau

We do not have a picture of this plant. Do you have one and are you willing to give it to us? Please mail it to us at info@esveld.nl

Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : tree
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 3 and 4 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : green
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop