Amur Corktree
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Amur Corktree
phellodendron amurense
The Amur Corktree is a beautiful tree that can grow tall and wide! Its bark is corky and is fun to touch, making it a favorite among kids exploring nature.
Habitat: It thrives in forests and urban areas across Asia and parts of North America.
Appearance
The Amur Corktree is a deciduous tree known for its deeply furrowed, spongy, cork-like bark. It has glossy, dark green compound leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn, and produces clusters of small, black, berry-like fruits.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilyRutaceaeGenusPhellodendron
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its bark feels like a giant sponge, truly unique among trees!
Native to Asia, it's often planted in parks worldwide for beauty.
Some parts were used to make yellow dye in ancient times.
The fruits smell like turpentine when crushed, a surprising aroma!
Special abilities
Ability
Cork Armor
Amur Corktree has thick, spongy bark that helps protect it from wildfires and extreme temperatures.
Ability
Pest Deterrent
Its leaves contain special oils and compounds that naturally deter many hungry insects from eating them.
Ability
Tough Roots
Amur Corktree can grow in challenging soils, allowing it to thrive where other trees struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1000-1500 cm
- Spread
- 1000-1500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar from its greenish-yellow flowers.
eaten by
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Feeds on its small, black, bitter berries.
shelters
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
Utilizes its hollows and dense foliage for shelter.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Chinese CorktreeCork TreePhellodendron
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Amur Corktree?
1000-1500 cm
How wide does Amur Corktree spread?
1000-1500 cm
How big are the flowers on Amur Corktree?
0.5-1 cm
When does Amur Corktree bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Amur Corktree edible?
No
Is Amur Corktree toxic?
Mild
What is Amur Corktree's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Amur Corktree pollinated?
Insect
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