Ehretia ovalifolia (Ehretiaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ehretia ovalifolia
Deciduous tree
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The Ehretia ovalifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan. It is a member of the Ehretiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. acuminata. Auct. non R.Br. E. acuminata obovata. E. thyrsifolia.

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Latin Name:  Ehretia ovalifolia
Family:  Ehretiaceae
Author:  Wight.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position[200]. Requires a sheltered position[299]. 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 tend to encourage soft sappy growth which is then subject to frost damage over winter[200]. Young trees are tender in Britain but they become perfectly hardy as they grow older[11]. The young growth in spring is frost-tender[K]. Closely allied to E. acuminata and included in that species by some botanists[11]. A tree was 10 metres tall at Bath botanic gardens in 1989[K]. The flowers, which are produced on the ripened wood of the previous season's growth, have a soft sweet perfume[245].

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