Images of the Hardy Rubbertree (Eucommia ulmoides)

Hardy Rubbertree

Eucommia ulmoides

This species is native to China, but is widely cultivated in North America as a cold-tolerant latex-producing tree. The trees can grow up to 20 m tall and are covered with a rough grayish-brown bark. This bark has been highly valued for its medicinal properties.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental and for shade, requires full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing up to 20 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Presence in US:DC NY VA

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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