True Root Nursery
Potted Amur Cork Seedling
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.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Ornamental, medicinal
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Harvest: N/A
Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3
Soil Preference: Adaptable to a variety of soils
Flowering Time: Summer - Early
Bloom Colour: Green
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 Habits:
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.
Shipping vs. Pick Up
Shipping vs. Pick Up
CLICK HERE to see how shipping compares to pick up.
Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of trees across Canada (except BC due to CFIA regulations). We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courrier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.
Pick-up: We also have thousands of trees picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc. We really appreciate if you can make an appointment to pick up, then we can be as organized as possible during our busy season.
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
15-30cm
30cm+
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