About
A slender deciduous tree to 8m tall, with pinnate leaves to 40cm long, colouring well in autumn, and sprays of tiny green flowers in early summer, followed by red berries.
About the genus
Picrasma are deciduous trees with rather large, pinnate leaves composed of several pairs of ovate leaflets, with loose clusters of tiny flowers in the leaf axils, followed by small berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Native toTemperate Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free