This tree has a upright trunk with grey-brown bark and spreading branches that form a rounded crown. The leaves have glossy dark green oblong leaflets that turn yellow during autumn and the cup-shaped yellow-green flowers appear in late spring.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9

Phellodendron amurenseis naturally found from China to Japan and Korea growing in well-drained well composted moist soils tending alkaline in a protected sunny position nd is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Amur Cork Tree is grown for its spreading habit and its autumn colour and is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen or for summer shade. It is also used for colour contrast establishing in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for cool mountain regions but prefers hot summers for growth.ID 1695

Note:
The greyish bark on mature trees is furrowed with a cork-like texture and is a feature of the plant.

Phellodendron(fe-lo-DEN-dron) amurense(am-ew-REN-see)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family