Orixa japonica (Rutaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Orixa japonica
Deciduous shrub
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The Orixa japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Celastrus japonica. Euodia ramiflora.

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Latin Name:  Orixa japonica
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods, scrub and on cliffs, to 1300 metres[184].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any fertile soil in sun or part shade[182, 200]. Survives in fairly dry shady conditions[200]. The leaves have a foetid smell[184]. They are distincly and pleasantly aromatic according to another report[182] whilst another says that they relaease an orange-like pungency when pressed[245]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[184]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[182].

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