Decaisnea fargesii – Decaisnea fargesii

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Decaisnea fargesii – Decaisnea fargesii

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Decaisnea fargesii is a sturdy shrub that usually grows up multi-stemmed from the base to a height of 3-5 m. Its relatively thick twigs are light green and strikingly blue-green frosted. They bear hefty, unevenly pinnate leaves up to 80 cm long. The 13-25 partial leaves are ovate and dark green that, before falling off in autumn, turn brownish-yellow. The flowers appear in slightly drooping panicles, more or less hidden among the leaves. The panicles can grow up to 40 cm, but as the flowers are yellow-green, they are not very conspicuous. The fruits, however, are all the more conspicuous. These are up to about 1 cm in size, pod-shaped and fleshy. On the outside, they are dull grey-blue. Inside the fruit, black disc-shaped seeds are arranged in a colourless jelly. The fruits ripen at the same time as the leaves fall off in autumn, making them very conspicuous. Decaisnea fargesii prefers to grow in nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist yet well-drained soil, in full sun. The substantial compound leaves are moderately wind resistant and this species is best used in a somewhat sheltered location. The name honours two French botanists: Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882) and Paul Farges (1844-1912) introduced -independently of each other- many plants from China and Japan to the West.
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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
3-5 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
broad vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Fruits
blue
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Decaisnea fargesii

Decaisnea fargesii can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Decaisnea fargesii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Decaisnea fargesii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Decaisnea fargesii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Decaisnea fargesii blooms in may.
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