Overview
Tetradium ruticarpum is a bushy trees in the genus Tetradium, part of the Rutaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tetradium ruticarpum 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 ruticarpum is a deciduous tree cultivar within the genus Tetradium, known for its bushy habit and compound leaves. It produces clusters of small, cup-like flowers in spring and summer, which are followed by dense groups of vibrant seed capsules. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade with sheltered exposure. Suitable for cottage and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by seed sown in autumn or by root cuttings in midwinter.
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 ruticarpum 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 ruticarpum
- 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 ruticarpum?
Tetradium ruticarpum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tetradium ruticarpum need?
Tetradium ruticarpum 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 ruticarpum hardy in the UK?
Tetradium ruticarpum 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 ruticarpum?
Propagate by seed sown in a seedbed in autumn. Insert root cuttings in midwinter.
