Ehretia dicksonii
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Ehretia dicksonii

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
168
Observations
145

Description

Source: leafsnap

Ehretia dicksonii is a tree that is native to Asia and cultivated as an ornamental plant.It grows to 15 metres and has leaves that are 8–25 cm long and 4–15 cm wide. These are obovate, ovate or elliptic in shape and rough to the touch. The bases are cuneate or rounded, the tips pointed and the edges serrate. It has white or pale yellow flowers that appear in terminal cymes. These are followed by yellow fruits that are between 1 and 1.5 cm in diameter.The species occurs in open forests in Japan, China, Taiwan, Bhutan, Nepal and Vietnam.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Ehretia dicksonii is native to habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas, where it occurs in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Ehretia dicksonii adapts well to temperature, tolerating higher heat and wider temperature swings. In hot weather, it is important to ensure adequate watering and provide proper shade to avoid sunburn. However, Ehretia dicksonii has limited tolerance for low temperatures. Although it can endure some cold, very low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The timing of fertilizing Ehretia dicksonii is important. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Ehretia dicksonii is a deciduous shrub or small tree appreciated for its attractive foliage and white flowers. To keep the plant healthy and visually appealing, prune it in early spring. This is the best time to remove dead branches, thin out crowded areas, and shape the plant for aesthetic purposes. Be sure to use sharp, clean tools to promote plant health and prevent disease.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Ehretia
Family
Boraginaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m to 11.89 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Myanmar, Japan, China

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