Amur Corktree
Phellodendron amurense
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Plant Description: Medium growing, spreading deciduous tree that grows significantly wider than tall. Grows on a short trunk with thick, brownish-grey bark. Green leaves are compound and have a leathery feel. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers bloom in the spring and produce clumps of many dark fruits loved by birds. Has been shown to be invasive in certain parts of the United States. Plant fruitless male varieties when possible, as these do not flower or produce fruit at all.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 30-40' tall x 40-60' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
