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Description
Empleurum is a genus of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the family Araliaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. The shrub grows up to 10 feet tall, with a spread of up to 6 feet. Empleurum has distinctive glossy green, leathery leaves that are arranged in whorls of three. The shrub produces small, white flowers in the summer and autumn, which are followed by black, berry-like fruits.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Empleurum |
Appearance
Empleurum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and has a spread of up to 6 feet. The glossy green, leathery leaves are arranged in whorls of three and can grow up to 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. The shrub produces small, white flowers in the summer and autumn, which are followed by black, berry-like fruits. The bark of the shrub is gray-brown and can become scaly with age.
Care Guide
Empleurum is a low-maintenance shrub that is easy to care for. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Empleurum is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F. Here are some care tips for Empleurum:- Water: Empleurum prefers moist soil but can tolerate some drought once established. Water deeply and regularly during the growing season.- Fertilization: Feed Empleurum with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.- Soil: Empleurum prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: Empleurum prefers full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: Empleurum is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Empleurum is relatively pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, and mealybugs. These pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Empleurum can also be affected by leaf spot, which can be controlled by removing infected leaves and improving air circulation.
Habitat
Empleurum is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It is commonly found in open woodlands, rocky areas, and on hillsides. Empleurum can tolerate a range of soil types and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Empleurum drought tolerant?
A: Empleurum can tolerate some drought once established, but it prefers moist soil.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Empleurum?
A: Empleurum is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Q: What pests can affect Empleurum?
A: Empleurum can be affected by spider mites, scale insects, and mealybugs.
Q: What is the natural habitat of Empleurum?
A: Empleurum is native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores and can be found in open woodlands, rocky areas, and on hillsides.
Related Plants
– Aralia spinosa- Aralia elata- Aralia cordata- Fatsia japonica- Schefflera arboricola
References
– “Empleurum.” Floridata, www.floridata.com/plant/1166.- “Empleurum serrulatum (L.) DC.” USDA, plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=EMSE.- “Empleurum.” PlantZAfrica, www.plantzafrica.com/plantefg/empleurserru.htm.
