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Euodia daniellii
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

bee-bee tree

A spreading deciduous tree to 15m in height, with leaves to 40cm long, composed of about 11 ovate leaflets turning yellow in autumn; clusters of small, aromatic white flowers in late summer may be followed by clusters of red fruit

Synonyms
Evodia daniellii
Euodia velutina
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn White Yellow Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rutaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Tetradium can be deciduous or evergreen trees, with attractive pinnate leaves and sprays of small, cup-shaped flowers followed by dense clusters of small but colourful seed capsules

Name status

Correct

Plant range
China Korea

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn. Insert root cuttings in midwinter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
Pruning

pruning group 1

Pests

Usually pest-free

Diseases

Usually disease free

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