Ehretia acuminata Koda tree (Ehretiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ehretia acuminata
Koda tree
Deciduous tree
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The Ehretia acuminata plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Ehretiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Koda tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. serrata. Roxb.

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Latin Name:  Ehretia acuminata
Common Name:  Koda tree
Family:  Ehretiaceae
Author:  R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodlands in valleys to 1500 metres in W. China[109, 146].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates calcareous soils[200]. Requires a sheltered position[200]. Plants are shade tolerant in continental climates but they require more sun in maritime areas in order to ripen the wood[200]. Rich fertile soils encourage soft sappy growth which is then more susceptible to winter damage[200]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. A tree at Kew was 6 metres tall in 1989[K]. This species is much confused with E. ovalifolia[1].

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