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Decaisnea fargesii - Blue sausage fruit

Decaisnea fargesii

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A few branches broken upon arrival but otherwise all is well.

Nicolas D., 19/03/2023

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Bush with compound foliage bears lovely clusters of cream-yellow flowers, followed by large turquoise pods, decorative in autumn.
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Decaisnea fargesii is a bush with beautiful clusters of cream-yellow flowers, followed by large turquoise pods, which are highly decorative in autumn.

Native to mountainous areas of China, the Decaisnea fargesii is a medium-sized bush measuring 4m (13 ft) in height and 2m (6 ft 7 in) in width. Its habit is slender and widens with time.

Highly decorative, its foliage is deciduous, odd-pinnate, and composed of 13 to 23 pale green leaflets. It bears long clusters of cream-yellow flowers in early summer, which hang slightly. The flowers form a star with 5 branches.

In autumn, large turquoise pods resembling giant beans develop on the bush. Highly decorative, they contain black seeds surrounded by translucent, sticky flesh.

Very hardy, Decaisnea fargesii grows in sun or partial shade in moist and light soil. Beware of late spring frosts that can damage young shoots. Plant it on the edge of woodland, near a house, in an exotic or contemporary garden, alongside plants with luxuriant foliage: RodgersiasbambooshostasChinese palm, or Gunnera.

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Decaisnea fargesii - Blue sausage fruit (Flowering) Flowering
Decaisnea fargesii - Blue sausage fruit (Foliage) Foliage
Decaisnea fargesii - Blue sausage fruit (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 20 cm
Fruit colour blue

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Decaisnea

Species

fargesii

Family

Lardizabalaceae

Origin

China

Product reference800502

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Planting and care

The Decaisnea fargesii is a bush that is very easy to cultivate. It grows in the sun or partial shade, in any light, rich soil that retains moisture. Avoid very heavy and very wet soils in winter. Also, make sure to plant it in a sheltered spot from the wind.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to November
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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