Bee-Bee Tree

Tetradium daniellii

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Tetradium
Species:
Tetradium daniellii
USDA Symbol:
TEDA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers fertile soils in its native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI