Eucommia ulmoides

Chinese rubber tree

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A rare deciduous tree native to China, valued for the medicinal latex in its bark and flexible wood fibers used in traditional crafts and medicine.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese rubber tree
Family Eucommiaceae
Genus Eucommia
Species Ulmoides
Origin China
Blooming Small inconspicuous flowers in spring
Leaf Color Green, turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils, slightly acidic to alkaline pH.

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Watering

Moderate water during active growth. Drought tolerant when mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for optimal growth. Tolerates partial shade but may be less vigorous.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Prune in late winter while dormant to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 20
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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