Phellodendron amurense

	Phellodendron amurense
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Phellodendron amurense

Amur cork tree
huang bai
Chinese cork tree

family rutaceae
genus phellodendron

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Identification

Genus Phellodendron Species amurense Variety Cultivar Common names Amur cork tree huang bai Chinese cork tree Family RUTACEAE Specimen number S11658 Data source HtZn p153;MedPl p245;Frgnt p358

Life cycle

Life form Terrestrial Life cycle Various Life span Annual cycle Not applicable Stature Tree Growth form Not applicable Growth habit Various Overall height 30' - 45' Overall spread

Climate

Sunshine Full sun Water Dry to moist Optimal soil texture Various Acceptable soil pH Neutral USDA hardiness USDA zones 04a-07b AHS heat zones Heat zones 08-05 Sunset climate zones Not classified

Garden

Suitable for gardens yes Nursery Unknown Compost no Size at acquisition Unknown Garden location Unknown Garden notes Phellodendron amurense has attractive berries during the winter. Chinese cork tree (also known as Amur cork tree) has berries that are mildly resinous. Phellodendron amurense is known as huang bai in Chinese. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It prefers dry to moist soils. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought.

Special qualities

Tolerates drought yes Tolerates high humidity no Tolerates seaside conditions no Insect resistant no Disease resistant no Deer resistant no Best uses Symbiosis Attracts butterflies no Attracts hummingbirds no Autumn foliage no Colorful berries yes Desirable qualities Other interest small clusters of black berries in late Other interest color Other interest period

Adverse factors

Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities

Herbal medicine

Medicinal properties antibacterial antimicrobial meningitis remedy conjunctivitis wash Medicinal parts Bark Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer yes Do no use if pregnant yes Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions Medicinal notes Phellodendron amurense has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as an antibacterial, as an antimicrobial, as a meningitis remedy and as a conjunctivitis wash. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Chinese cork tree (sometimes called Amur cork tree) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the bark.

Traditional uses

Parts used Traditional uses Contemporary uses Fragrance turpentine-like odor from the crushed berries Fragrance parts Berries Fragrance intensity Mild Fragrance category Resinous Dye parts Dye color

Cultivation

Propagule Various Pollination method Planting style Crop spacing Row spacing Cold frame Planting period Harvesting period Frost tolerance Heat requirement Fertilizer Typical Time to harvest

Nutrition

Is edible no Culinary uses Nutritional value Edible parts Description of edible parts Flavor / texture

Horticulture

Horticulture notes Phellodendron amurense is a native plant in the natural environment.

Herbarium

Tag needs printing no Collection notes Leaves: Phellodendron amurense has glossy leaves. Flowers: Chinese cork tree (locally known in some parts as Amur cork tree) has inconspicuous flowers. Most often the flowers occur in either yellow or green. Bark: This plant has deeply furrowed gray-brown cork-like bark.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004

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