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Tetradium daniellii

Tetradium daniellii

Bee-bee tree, Korean Evodia

synonym Euodia daniellii
Euodia velutina

Description

Tetradium daniellii (Bee-bee tree, synonym: Euodia daniellii, synonym: Euodia velutina) naturally occurs in China and Korea. The tree was introduced at Kew Gardens, London, England in 1907. It can reach heights of about 20 metres in its original distribution area. With the exception of a few 100-year-old giants, in cultivation this tree will usually stay between 8 - 10 metres tall, with about the same width. The bee-bee tree grows quite quickly and has a wide vase-shaped, semi-open crown on a short stem.

In late July, early August, the bee-bee tree is in full bloom with large upright, cream-coloured panicles. For honey bees, wild bees and other insects, the striking, fragrant flowers are very valuable in providing food. After blooming, the tree produces racemes of red-violet capsules. They are easily mistaken for the flowers of the tree, as the colour makes them stand out even more. When the fruits open, they open up to display black seeds. A true delicacy for birds! The compound pinnate leaves make the crown shape transparent, and the tree enchantingly filters light through the crown. The ovoid leaves bud a glossy dark green with a grey-green underside. The leaves turn yellow in autumn. Tetradium daniellii has smooth grey bark (comparable to Fagus sylvatica) and red-brown, downy hairy twigs. 

Tetradium daniellii tolerates acidic and alkaline soils, from sand to clay, and can also handle drought quite well. It is a beautiful tree for future use in parks and large gardens, and - in properly sheltered environments - perfect for use as a characteristic multi-stem tree on a roof garden. The bee-bee tree has few soil requirements, but for the best possible growth and bloom, it does prefer a warm, sunny location in nutrient-rich, dry to moist soil.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees characteristic trees

Topiary on stem

fval multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden cemetery

Pavement

none none

Planting concepts

eco planting prairie planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide vase-shaped wide vase-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

8 - 10 m

Width

8 - 10 m

Winter hardiness zone

7A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

intolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun partial shade

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline
5.5 - 7.8

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds nectar value 5 pollen value 5

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Flowers

Flowers

panicle striking standing big scented

Flower colour

cream-white

Flowering period

July - August

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green underside grey-green

Leaves

deciduous ovate opposite polished pinnate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

red-violet

Fruits

striking capsule

Bark

Bark colour

grey

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

red-brown

Twigs

hairy

Root system

Root system

shallow extensive slightly branched

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