Wikstroemia japonica
Family: Thymelaeaceae
What it is like
UPDATE 12/09/2011: Wikstroemia japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) Miq. is a synonym of Wikstroemia trichotoma var. trichotoma
Wikstroemia japonica is a SHRUB. 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): 0
Where it is found
Grassy slopes and thickets in the hills of central and southern Japan.
E. Asia - Japan.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating: 1
A paper is make from the bark.
Paper: Related to the entry for Fibre, these plants have been specifically mentioned for paper making.
How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist