Helwingia himalaica (Cornaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Helwingia himalaica
Deciduous shrub
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The Helwingia himalaica plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas - C. Nepal to S.W. China. It is a member of the Cornaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Helwingia himalaica
Family:  Cornaceae
Author:  Hook.f.&Thoms.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  An undershrub of dense dark forests, especially in E. Nepal, 2100 - 2700 metres[51].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in late winter. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.

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