Tetradium daniellii hupehensis - 125-150 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Bee-bee tree (Tetradium daniellii) is a broad, roundish small tree that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to August. These produce red-brown fruits. They exude a strong fragrance. The Bee-bee tree also has glossy, leathery, pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tetradium hupehensis, Euodia hupehensis, Euodia daniellii var. hupehensis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bee-bee tree are medium green, pinnate, glossy, leathery and opposite. They are about 20 - 30 cm tall. Bee-bee tree turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Bee-bee tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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 white flowers of Bee-bee tree appear in panicles from July to August. They are strongly scented.

Use
Park, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Tetradium daniellii var. hupehensis is a deep-rooting plant.