Disanthus
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| Disanthus cercidifolius | |
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| D. cercidifolia (sic), Curtis's Botanical Magazine, 1917 | |
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Disanthus is a monospecific genus containing a single species of flowering plant, Disanthus cercidifolius in the family Hamamelidaceae.
The plant is native to woodland habitats in China and Japan.
Description
Disanthus cercidifolius is a medium-sized deciduous shrub growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall and wide. It is noted for its heart-shaped leaves which turn to shades of red, purple and yellow in autumn.[1][2]
- Varieties
- Disanthus cercidifolius var. longipes — endemic to China.
Cultivation
Disanthus cercidifolius is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is a calcifuge, requiring a lime-free soil.
The plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
