Decaisnea insignis (Lardizabalaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Decaisnea insignis
Deciduous shrub
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The Decaisnea insignis plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Decaisnea insignis
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  (Griff.)Hook.f.&Thoms.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woods and thickets to 3000 metres[109, 146].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich moist loamy soil and a sunny position sheltered from cold winds[1, 175]. Succeeds in partial shade[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain[11], it probably needs greenhouse protection in most parts of the country[1]. The flowers and young growth in spring are very frost-tender and can be damaged by late frosts[200]. The flowers are produced at the tips of the new upright growths in the spring[11, 202].

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