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Daphniphyllum himalayense subsp. macropodum
Daphniphyllum himalayense subsp. macropodum
The young plant seems to be thriving. I bought it in autumn and planted it in a large pot, then placed it in a sheltered corner to protect it from the cold until spring. Since it has been planted in the ground, it has produced new leaves. The young plant I received had leaves that appeared wilted and drooping due to the cold. However, they have all straightened up with the good weather and are now healthy and beautiful.
Mira, 07/04/2023
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Daphniphyllum himalayense subsp. macropodum is a large evergreen bush with a rounded and compact habit, somewhat resembling a rhododendron. It has large leaves that are pinkish-fuchsia during the bud burst period and then turn dark green. Its unusual spring flowering occurs in clusters of apetalous flowers, which differ depending on the plant's sex: pink to red on male plants and green on female plants. This rare but easily cultivated species prefers humus-bearing, neutral to acidic soil, and sunny but not scorching exposures.
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Originating from China, Daphniphyllum himalayense is a heathland bush with a rounded, dense, and ramified habit. The macropodum subspecies can reach up to 5m (16ft) in height at maturity. Its growth is rather slow; at the age of 10, it will measure 3 or 4m (10 or 13ft) in all directions. Its dark green evergreen leaves are simple and alternate with revolute edges, and can reach 20cm (8in) in length. They are bluish on the underside. The leaves resemble those of rhododendron. Juvenile leaves are tinted with a pinkish-fuchsia hue. Daphniphyllum offers a spring flowering every year in May-June. It is a dioecious tree, meaning there are male and female individuals. The flowers are clustered on fuchsia petioles and appear in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are small and apetalous and bear a characteristic scent. On male trees, they are a beautiful pink-purple, while on female trees, they are green. When both sexes are present, seeds are formed. Its deep blackish-purple berries are very decorative.
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Daphniphyllum himalayense subsp. macropodum is not commonly found in cultivation, although it is no more difficult to acclimatise than a rhododendron. It thrives in bright, semi-shaded conditions. With its changing foliage, it brings a touch of exoticism to ericaceous beds and informal hedges in acidic soil. It pairs well with magnolias, michelias, daphnes, Japanese maples, and deciduous azaleas. Ferns or astilbes can be planted at their base.
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Daphniphyllum himalayense macropodum thrives in partially shaded areas, sheltered from the scorching sun. Plant it in humus-bearing, rich, moist but well-drained, and slightly acidic soil. This bush is resistant to cold temperatures down to -18°C (-0.4 °F), but protect it from cold winter winds (the newly emerged shoots are susceptible to them). It does not require pruning, except to maintain a balanced shape.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
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In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.