Carrierea calycina
goat horn tree
A large, upright tree with broadly-oval, glossy leaves, up to 20cm long, on long, reddish stalks. In mid-summer it produces small clusters of greenish-white flowers, followed by conspicuous, claw-shaped, greyish-brown seed capsules (on female or bisexual trees)
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Carrierea are medium-sized, deciduous trees with large, glossy leaves and showy, greenish-white flowers in small sprays in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, alkaline or neutral soil in a sheltered, sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown under glass as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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