Botanical Name: Cocculus laurifolius
Common Name: Laurel-leaf snailseed Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright or spreading plant, mostly single-trunked, with graceful arching branches forming a dense rounded canopy which becomes umbrella-like with age Height 15'-20' (30') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors all exposures; best in partial sun or shade Soil well-draining soils preferred; can tolerate clay soils Hardiness some frost (zones 8-9; 12-24):thrives in mild coast climate Morphology: pinnate, alternate, lanceolate-elliptic; 3"-6" long; Leaves two sub-marginal veins are very distinctive Flowers inconspicuous; axillary 1" racemes of tiny yellow-green Fruit a drupe; inconspicuous, black, 1/8" diameter when ripe Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: a large background mass or loose screen; can be pruned into a graceful accent tree, used for picturesque form and dark green foliage Landscape Care: regular; the plant is not very drought-tolerant Watering Fertilizing balanced, in spring, plus iron to correct chlorosis Pruning selectively head back errant branches and thin out Pests/Diseases scale, wooly apple aphid Special Conditions/Other Origin: China/Tibet Family: Menispermaceae Notes: |
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