Overview
Heptapleurum microphyllum is a bushy shrubs in the genus Heptapleurum, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Heptapleurum microphyllum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, patio and container plants, sub-tropical and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Heptapleurum microphyllum is an evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Heptapleurum, which includes over 300 species of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs native to Asia. This bushy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. It is suitable for full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited for architectural planting, patios, containers, and city or courtyard gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heptapleurum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Heptapleurum microphyllum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heptapleurum microphyllum
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Air-layering
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Aphids, Thrips, Red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heptapleurum microphyllum?
Heptapleurum microphyllum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heptapleurum microphyllum need?
Heptapleurum microphyllum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heptapleurum microphyllum hardy in the UK?
Heptapleurum microphyllum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Heptapleurum microphyllum?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Air-layering.
More in the Heptapleurum genus
- Heptapleurum calyptratum
- Heptapleurum bodinieri
- Heptapleurum glabrescens
- Heptapleurum kornasii
- Heptapleurum petelotii