Euodia daniellii

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

Euodia daniellii is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 15

Where it is found

Grows near dwellings.

E. Asia - China, Korea.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 2

An edible oil is obtained from the fruit. Used for cooking.

Oil: Oil

Medicine

Rating: 1

One report says that the plant has medicinal qualities, no further details are given.

Miscellany: Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Other

Rating:

The oil from the fruit is used in making a hair oil.

Miscellany: A rag-bag of items that are difficult to categorise.

Oil: Vegetable oils have many uses, as lubricants, lighting, soap and paint making, waterproofing etc. This does not include the edible oils unless they are also mentioned as having other uses.

How it is grown

An easily grown plant, preferring a good loamy soil. According to one report, this species is not cold-hardy in temperate zones, though a large healthy tree (planted in 1934?) was seen growing at Kew in 1989.

Propagating it: Seed - sow February in a greenhouse. Variable germination rates. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Give the plants some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood (preferably forced in a greenhouse), 5 - 8cm with a heel, June to August in a warm greenhouse. Fair to good percentage.

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Habit: Tree

Hardiness: 9-11

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tetradium daniellii. Xanthoxylum daniellii.