Overview
Tetradium austrosinense is a bushy trees in the genus Tetradium, part of the Rutaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tetradium austrosinense 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 austrosinense is a bushy, deciduous tree cultivar within the Tetradium genus, known for its compound leaves and clusters of small, cup-like flowers. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered positions. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6. Propagation is achieved by sowing seed in autumn or inserting root cuttings in midwinter, with interest primarily in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tetradium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Tetradium austrosinense 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 austrosinense
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn. Insert root cuttings in midwinter
- Pest resistance
- Usually pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Usually disease free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tetradium austrosinense?
Tetradium austrosinense prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tetradium austrosinense need?
Tetradium austrosinense 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 well-drained.
Is Tetradium austrosinense hardy in the UK?
Tetradium austrosinense 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 austrosinense?
Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn. Insert root cuttings in midwinter.
