Helwingia chinensis (Cornaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Helwingia chinensis
Deciduous shrub
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The Helwingia chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Cornaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Helwingia chinensis
Family:  Cornaceae
Author:  Batal.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, 1300 - 2300 metres in W. Szechuan[109]. Woodland thickets in low mountains[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Requires a sheltered position beneath a good tree canopy cover[200]. Plants are not very hardy outdoors in Britain, only thriving in milder areas of the country where winter temperatures do not fall below about -7°c[200]. The flowers are produced on the midribs of the leaves[200]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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