Comments on: Euscaphis japonica

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:34:17 +0000

Ah – how funny – I see I asked about germination a while back on this very blog. The B&T seeds (a huge number – a 2 x 4 zip lock, completely stuffed) in their various pots have suffered the vagaries of the UK climate with minimal protection and I’m pleased to say I’ve had a fair few germinations since then. They seem very sporadic, but the remaining seeds have been left in to suffer a bit more. The very shiny seed coat gradually erodes over time, which is probably a good sign. The seedlings i have though are behaving oddly. They seem reluctant to form a good root system and the resulting foliage is quite chlorotic. Some deficiency or other. The post says the trees are happy on a variety of soils so I’m open to suggestions on how to get them growing vigorously.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:37:00 +0000

A Euscaphis japonica I gave to friends here in Portland (USDA Zone 7) has been thriving on the south wall of their house for almost a decade, surviving cold down into the teens without any visible damage. The reddish-pink flower clusters are quite showy this time of year. This specimen is now about 10 feet tall and seems healthy and vigorous. I have never seen it offered by local nurseries in Oregon, so it remains hard to come by.

By: Rhoda

Rhoda — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:05:38 +0000

Euscaphis japonica is rated for zones 6-9. So I would definitely try this! Good luck!

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:26:28 +0000

Do you have any idea if this plant will grow in the humid coastal south? (i.e., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, zone 8b) Thanks!

By: Andrew Bunting

Andrew Bunting — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:09:11 +0000

I would suspect that to germinate Euscaphis japonica that it might need a cold period in the fall/winter. I have not grown this plant myself from seed, but I believe seed is the only viable option for propagation.

Andrew Bunting, Curator

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:02:43 +0000

Hey there – I got a lot of seed from B&T World Seeds but I have to say I have no idea how to get it to germinate. I sowed them in late Feb – some in heat (20C) and some on the bench to get chilled. Nothing so far. I might unearth some to see if anything’s happening. If you have any further hints I’d be grateful. It’ is a terrrific tree, almost never seen over here in the UK.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:05:16 +0000

KIRKPATRICK NURSERIES
GLEN MILLS PA has Euschapis japonica in production

By: Andrew Bunting

Andrew Bunting — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:08:36 +0000

I rarely see Euscaphis japonica available, but you might want to try Camellia Forest Nursery which is mail order.

Andrew Bunting, Curator

By: joel adler

joel adler — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:50:41 +0000

Where is it possible to obtain one?