YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Amur Corktree
Catalogue A#0098-053 PL3
GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W
Phelllodendron amurense
Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Northern China, Manchuria, Japan
Common name: Amur Corktree
Location: Parking lot islands
Number in accession: (8) Original (6) Current
Note: (1) plant from original accession died out (west side of easternmost island) and replaced with 2002-018
(see photo-left from 2015))
This 19 inch Broadleaf Deciduous Corktree provides overall benefits of: $92 every year.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: Non-native
Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
Mature Height: 30-45 feet
Mature Width: 30-60 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Alkaline soil, Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Prefers
Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
Soil Salt: Moderately Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Moderately Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Intolerant
Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Messy fruit/plant parts
Ornamental Interest: Attractive bark
Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Open, Round
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: Yes
More Information:
Tree & Plant Care
Fairly easy to transplant due to a shallow root system.
Separate male and female trees. Select male cultivars to avoid fruit production.
Disease, pests, and problems
No serious problems.
Native geographic location and habitat
Native to China and Japan
CRITIQUE
(Phellodendron amurense) The thick, corky branches of the Amur cork tree seem to stretch on for miles, and the deeply furrowed bark gives it an ancient appearance. Believe it or not, the Amur Corktree is actually a member of the citrus family; it produces a curious cluster of small green fruits that in fact smell like citrus when they are scratched. This particular tree is male, so you will not find any fruit on it this fall.
