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Epigaea asiatica Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Epigaea asiatica plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and N. Japan. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Parapyrola trichocarpa. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Epigaea asiatica Family: Ericaceae Author: Max. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.1 Mature Width: 0.5 Habitat: Open woods in the mountains[58].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a shady position in a cold frame[200]. Another report says that the seed requires no pre-treatment and can be sown in late winter in a cold frame[113]. Surface sow and place the pot in light shade, do not allow it to dry out[113]. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 5 weeks[113]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, pot up the seedlings into individual pots. Be very careful since they strongly resent root disturbance. Grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse and plant them out in their permanent positions in the late spring of their second years growth.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200].Take the cutting with a part of the previous year's growth[113]. (This report is unclear as to whether it means a heel of older wood or just a small section of older wood[K])
Plants self-layer and can be divided in the spring but this must be done with great care since they deeply resent root disturbance[200].
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