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Persea thunbergii/Japanese Machilus, Tabunoki
Specimen tree
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Specimen tree
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Scientific Name:
Persea thunbergii
Common Name:
Japanese Machilus, Tabunoki
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
10-15 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This evergreen tree native to Korea produces large leathery leaves and can have branches all the way to the ground, growing very much like an American holly and can become a large tree over time. It grows best in a moist, fertile soil and full sunlight, but can tolerate partial shade.