Xylosma japonica
Evergreen tree
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The Xylosma japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Flacourtiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as X. congestum. (Lour.)Merrill. X. racemosum. Miq. Apactis japonica. Croton congestum. Flacourtia japonica. Walp. Hisingera japonica. H. racemosa.

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Latin Name:  Xylosma japonica
Family:  Flacourtiaceae
Author:  (Walp.)A.Gray.
 
Known Hazards:  The leaves contain a glucoside[179]. We are not sure if this means that it is poisonous[K].
 
Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Near seashores, C. and S. Japan[58]. Woodlands in Korea[109].

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