Diphylleia cymosa Umbrella leaf (Berberidaceae)

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Diphylleia cymosa
Umbrella leaf
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The Diphylleia cymosa plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Georgia. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Umbrella leaf.

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Latin Name:  Diphylleia cymosa
Common Name:  Umbrella leaf
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Very rare in the wild, growing in rich woods in mountains[222], thriving by streams[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[175]. The seed is very slow to germinate, usually taking a year or more[175]. Sow stored seed as soon as possible in a cold frame. 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 spring.

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