About
Helwingia japonica, Japanese helwingia, is a small, deciduous shrub to about 1.5 m producing small, green flowers in late spring directly from the centre of the leaf midribs. Male and female flowers are on separate plants; fertilised females produce pea-sized, black berries contrasting well with the yellow autumn foliage. A charming botanical curiosity for a sheltered, moist, partly shaded border.
About the genus
Helwingia are medium-sized, evergreen or deciduous shrubs with glossy leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers emerging directly from the leaf midribs � a unique botanical curiosity. Male and female flowers are on separate plants, and fertilised female plants bear red or black berries. Grown in sheltered, moist, partly shaded positions.
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