True Root Nursery

Potted Amur Cork Seedling

Available only for pick-up at nursery.

Species: Phellodendron amurense

History: Amur Cork is native to Eastern Asia where it has long served a variety of uses. It is one of the fifty essential herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to treat a variety of ailments. Dye extracted from the bright yellow inner bark has insecticidal properties and was used on important documents including the Diamond Sutra, one of the most important Buddhist sutras. It was introduced to the US in 1856 and by the 1900s was being planted widely as an ornamental tree. In some States it is considered an invasive species.

Why We Grow It: These hardy trees have quite the storied history and make appealing ornamental trees. The banana yellow inner back is a fascinating sight to behold.

    $50.00 $20.00
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    Fruit Traits:

    Recommended Use: Ornamental, medicinal

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    Tree Traits:

    Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3

    Soil Preferance: Adaptable to a variety of soils

    Flowering Time: Summer - Early

    Pollination Requirements: Dioecious, a male and a female plant are required for pollination

    Sun/Shade Requirements: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

    General Growth Habit: Tree reaches 10-15m tall, spreading growth habit with a rounded canopy. Quite tolerant of urban conditions and generally has few pests. Berries are inedible.

    Reminder: Potted plants are available for pick-up only!

    Potted plants vary in size and age, but we typically pot berries and smaller seedlings in 1-3 gal pots and larger grafted trees in 5-16 gal pots.

    • 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
    • 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
    • 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
    • 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
    • 16g pots - 6-8ft tall

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