Picrasma quassioides - 100-125 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Bitterholz (Picrasma quassioides) is a bushy, upright large shrub that produces yellowish-white flowers. They appear from May to June. These produce purple-red fruits. The Bitterholz also has pinnate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 2 metres wide. The Bitterholz makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Picrasma ailanthoides.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow-orange, scarlet-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bitterholzs are medium green, pinnate. They are about 30 - 40 cm tall. Bitterholz is bright yellow-orange to scarlet red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Bitterholz has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bitterholz is a bushy and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellowish-white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub