Docynia indica (Rosaceae) Evergreen tree

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Docynia indica
Evergreen tree
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The Docynia indica plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. rufifolia. (Lévl.)Rehd. Malus docynioides. Pyrus rufifolia.

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Latin Name:  Docynia indica
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Roxb.)Decne.

Known Hazards:  None known

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Habitat:  To elevations of 1800 metres in Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan[146].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. This species is only hardy in the milder areas of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5 to -10°c[11, 200]. There is some doubt as to whether this species is distinct from D. delavayi[11]. This genus is closely related to the quince, Cydonia oblonga[200].

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