Torreya grandis Chinese nutmeg tree (Cephalotaxaceae) Evergreen tree

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Torreya grandis
Chinese nutmeg tree
Evergreen tree
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The Torreya grandis plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and E. China. It is a member of the Cephalotaxaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese nutmeg tree.

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Latin Name:  Torreya grandis
Common Name:  Chinese nutmeg tree
Family:  Cephalotaxaceae
Author:  Fort. ex Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodlands, 1000 - 1600 metres[109].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, tolerating some lime[1]. Requires a sheltered position and either high humidity or a moist riverside soil[200]. Dislikes wind exposure[200]. Tolerates woodland shade very well[200]. Requires hot, very humid summers for best growth[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it only succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[1]. It succeeds outdoors at Kew[11], a tree was 8 metres tall in 1970[185]. The seed takes two summers to mature[229]. The edible seed of this very ornamental evergreen tree is often sold in local markets in China. Closely related to T. nucifera[200]. Plants are dioecious so both male and female plants are required if seed is to be produced. Occasional trees are monoecious with dioecious branches.

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