Platycarya strobilacea

Platycarya strobilacea

Synonymes: Fortunaea Chinensis, Platycarya kwangtungensis

Tree native to China with compound leaves and a large, airy crown. Distinct male and female flowers, resembling cones and chestnut. Height from 12 to 15m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring
  • In autumn

Sizes

10 to 15m
10 to 15m

Flower color

  • Cream
  • Green

Exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade
  • Shadow

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Fruit