Phellodendron
Amur corktree · also Cork-tree, Chinese corktree, Phellodendron
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Phellodendron is a genus of deciduous trees characterized by leathery, pinnate leaves, yellow flowers, and often thick, corky bark. These trees are tolerant of drought and air pollution, making them suitable for urban environments. Some species can be invasive in certain regions if not managed.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 990.03%4.3 yr2.0 in
- 190.01%——
- 50.00%5.8 yr—
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 30–45 ft
- Canopy spread
- 30–60 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Pollution tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 2.0 in, mean 2.4 in, 90th percentile 2.8 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Central China Loess Plateau mixed forests
- Central Korean deciduous forests
- Northeast China Plain deciduous forests
- Southern Korea evergreen forests
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- South Taiwan monsoon rain forests
Other Phellodendron in the catalogue
3 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
