Stauntonia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Stauntonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Stauntonia angustifolia
Stauntonia angustifolia
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia angustifolia is native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern China and the Himalayas. It is not very cold-tolerant, being able to withstand short periods with temperatures falling to around -10 to -15°c, though it can be damaged or killed by prolonged periods below -5°c. Easily grown in any fertile soil in sun or part shade.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia brachyandra
Stauntonia brachyandra
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia brachyandra is found in the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern China and Vietnam. Cold-tolerance is not known at present, but it is likely to withstand at least some frost and to succeed outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone such as parts of western Europe and northwestern North America. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade, preferring a fertile, well-drained soil that is rich in humus, and a position sheltered from strong and cold winds.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia brachyanthera
Stauntonia brachyanthera
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia brachyanthera is native to the warm temperate and subtropical climates of southern China. Cold-tolerance is not known at present, but it is likely to withstand at least some frost and to succeed outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone. Species in this genus generally grow well in most well-drained but moisture retentive soils in a position sheltered from strong or cold winds.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia chinensis
Stauntonia chinensis
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia chinensis is native to the warm temperate and subtropical zones of southern China. It is unlikely to be very cold hardy but should withstand short periods when temperatures fall to around -5 to -10°c. Species in this genus generally grow well in most well-drained but moisture retentive soils in a position sheltered from strong or cold winds.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia coriacea
Stauntonia coriacea
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia coriacea is native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern and eastern China. It is moderately cold tolerant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to about -15°c for short periods, though it can be damaged by prolonged periods below -5°c. Easily grown in any fertile soil in sun or part shade.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia grandiflora
Stauntonia grandiflora
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia grandiflora is not a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to around -5 to -10°c when fully dormant. Easily grown in any fertile soil in sun or part shade. Plants grow best on a shady wall or when grown into a tree.
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Stauntonia hexaphylla
Stauntonia hexaphylla
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia hexaphylla is native to the warm temperate and subtropical climates of southern Japan. It is not very cold-hardy, being able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to about -10°c when the plant is fully dormant. The young growth in spring, however, is more sensitive to cold and can be damaged by late frosts.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia latifolia
Stauntonia latifolia
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia latifolia can be found at elevations up to 3,000 metres, occasionally more, in the Himalayas. It is moderately cold-hardy, being able to tolerate short periods with temperatures down to about -15°c though it can be damaged by prolonged periods below -5°c Easily grown in any moisture-retentive but well-drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Plants grow best on a shady wall or when grown into a tree, enjoying their roots in the shade but top growth being able to grow up into the sun.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia libera
Stauntonia libera
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia libera is native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of southern China and northern Indo-China. It can tolerate some frost though no precise details have been seen. It is unlikely to withstand prolonged periods below around -5°c, though it might tolerate short periods down to around -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Stauntonia yaoshanensis
Stauntonia yaoshanensis
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Cultivation
Stauntonia yaoshanensis is native to the warm temperate and subtropical regions of China and should be moderately cold hardy. It is unlikely to withstand prolonged periods below around -5°c, though it might tolerate short periods down to around -10 to -15°c. Requires a well-drained moisture retentive soil in a sheltered position.
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