Decaisnea insignis

Decaisnea insignis

Native to:
India | Myanmar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lardizabalaceae
Genus:
Decaisnea
Species:
Decaisnea insignis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
greenish-yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months. Requires scarification. | Requires soaking 24-48 hrs; discard floaters.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society