Eucommia ulmoides
Hardy Rubber Tree
Mature Size, Growth, Longevity
Average mature size of 40-60' tall and wide. Medium growth rate.
Native Range
Central China.
Flower and Fruit Details
Flowers are dioecious, inconspicuous, male flowers have clusters of brown stamens, female flowers have a single pistil. Fruits are capsule-like, with compressed wings.
Leaf and Bark Features
No fall color since leaves are still green when they fall. Bark on old trees, ridged and furrowed, of a gray-brown color.
Culture and Care
Resists drought, pH adaptable, in full sun. No serious disease or insect problems.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts
Bark is valued in China for its medicinal properties.