Aphananthe aspera (Ulmaceae) Deciduous tree

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Aphananthe aspera
Deciduous tree
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The Aphananthe aspera plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ulmaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Celtis muka. Homoioceltis aspera. Prunus aspera.

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Latin Name:  Aphananthe aspera
Family:  Ulmaceae
Author:  (Bl.)Planch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowlands and hills, C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, including dry gravels, but prefers a deep fertile soil[200]. Plants are frost tender when young but they are able to regrow from the base if cut back[11]. A tree growing outdoors at Kew Botanic Gardens has reached a height of 8 metres[11].

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