Phellodendron amurense

cork like bark and compound leaves of Amur cork tree
Photo Credit: 
Steven Daniel (taken in Monroe Co. NY)

Despite interesting bark and form, this species should be removed as it is invading woodlands in many states. Dioecious, so females cannot form fruit without a male, and males cannot spread by seed.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Amur cork tree
Type: 
Non-Native
Shrubs, Trees
Invasive Level: 
Invasive in Finger Lakes
Status: 
Prohibited invasive in NYS
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Sun

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