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Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana

Common name:		Family:	Hamamelidaceae
Author:	(Decne.)Rehder.	Botanical references:	11, 200
Synonyms:	Parrotiopsis involucrata (Decne.), Parrotia jacquemontiana (Decne.), Fothergilla involucrata (Falconer.)
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - W. Himalayas.
Habitat:	Forest undergrowth, 1500 - 2100 metres[184]. Abundant on north-facing slopes, often forming pure stands[145].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	0	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	0

Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Hamamelidales. Witch-hazel family

Physical Characteristics

A decidious shrub growing to 6m by 4m . It is hardy to zone 7 and is frost tender. It is in flower from April to June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 0/5 for edibility and 0/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats and Possible Locations

Woodland, Sunny Edge, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

None known

Other Uses

Basketry Wood.

The branches are very strong and flexible. They are used in basket making and can also be twisted together into thick ropes for making bridges[11, 146, 160].
Wood - hard, heavy, very close grained. Used for walking sticks, tent pegs, axe handles etc[11, 145, 146].

Cultivation details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in almost any soil, including limey ones[182], in sun or part shade[200], but it is liable to damage from late frosts[184]. Prefers a good deep fertile loam[200]. Prefers acid soils but it shows a good tolerance of alkaline and chalky soils[200], except very shallow soils over chalk[188].
The dormant plant is hardy to about -20° c[184].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can take 18 months to germinate[200]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is received in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[200].
Layering in April. Takes 12 months[78]. Very high percentage.

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Web References

[HP] Links, Photos, Suppliers from Hortiplex Plant Database

References for Parrotia jacquemontiana (a possible synonym).

[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.

References for the family Hamamelidaceae.

[CHINA] Draft Data Very detailed botanical/identification info. from the Flora of China.

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[11] Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981
A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures.

[78] Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948
A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.

[145] Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1976
A good flora of the western Himalayas but poorly illustrated. Some information on plant uses.

[146] Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972
Written last century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader.

[160] Natural Food Institute, Wonder Crops. 1987.
Fascinating reading, this is an annual publication. Some reports do seem somewhat exaggerated though.

[182] Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2
Contains a wide range of plants with a brief description, mainly of their ornamental value but also usually of cultivation details and varieties.

[184] Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books 1989 ISBN 0-330-30258-2
Excellent photographs and a terse description of 1900 species and cultivars.

[188] Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990 ISBN 0-86318-386-7
Excellent range of photographs, some cultivation details but very little information on plant uses.

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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