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General Information

Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6.00 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - W. Himalayas.

Habitat

Forest undergrowth, 1500 - 2100 metres[]. Abundant on north-facing slopes, often forming pure stands[].

Properties

Habit	Deciduous Shrub
Height	6.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in almost any soil, including limey ones[], in sun or part shade[], but it is liable to damage from late frosts[]. Prefers a good deep fertile loam[]. Prefers acid soils but it shows a good tolerance of alkaline and chalky soils[], except very shallow soils over chalk[].
The dormant plant is hardy to about -20°c[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The branches are very strong and flexible. They are used in basket making and can also be twisted together into thick ropes for making bridges[, , ].
Wood - hard, heavy, very close grained. Used for walking sticks, tent pegs, axe handles etc[, , ].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn. It can take 18 months to germinate[]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is received in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, mid summer in a frame[].
Layering in mid spring. Takes 12 months[]. Very high percentage.