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Neoshirakia japonica

Neoshirakia japonica

Low Maintenance

Genus: Neoshirakia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A small tree or shrub to 8m tall with elliptic , mid- to dark green leaves that turn shades of red and yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers in thin catkins are followed by three-lobed, hanging seed capsules

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; may benefit from planting in a sheltered position against a south- or west-facing wall in areas prone to cold winters

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years