Overview
Tetradium is a bushy trees in the genus Tetradium, part of the Rutaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tetradium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Tetradium is a genus of bushy deciduous trees within the Rutaceae family, known for their compound leaves and clusters of small, cup-like flowers that appear in spring and summer. These flowers are followed by dense groups of vibrant seed capsules, adding seasonal interest. Suitable for sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained soil, Tetradium thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tetradium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tetradium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tetradium
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tetradium?
Tetradium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tetradium need?
Tetradium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tetradium hardy in the UK?
Tetradium has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Tetradium?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Root cuttings.