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Description
Callerya Cinerea, also known as the Chinese necklace pod, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the legume family. This plant is native to East Asia and can grow up to 30 feet in height. The tree has a grayish-brown bark and produces clusters of pinkish-white flowers that bloom in the summer. These flowers eventually turn into long seedpods that resemble necklaces, which is where the plant gets its common name.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Genus | Callerya |
Appearance
Callerya Cinerea has a rounded canopy with a straight trunk. The leaves are pinnately compound and can reach up to 12 inches in length. They have a dark green color with a glossy finish, making them visually appealing. The flowers are pinkish-white and have a pleasant fragrance. When the flowers fall off, they leave behind 6 to 10-inch-long seed pods that turn brown as they mature. These pods have a unique appearance that makes them stand out in a garden.
Care Guide
– Water: Callerya Cinerea prefers well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. However, it can tolerate short periods of drought.- Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring using a slow-release fertilizer.- Soil: The plant thrives in well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.- Sunlight: Callerya Cinerea prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: This plant grows best in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10.
Common Pests & Diseases
Callerya Cinerea is relatively disease and pest-resistant. However, it may be susceptible to leaf spot and canker. Leaf spot can be controlled by removing infected leaves and cankers can be prevented by maintaining proper soil moisture.
Habitat
This plant is native to East Asia and is often found growing in woodlands and along stream banks. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Callerya Cinerea easy to care for?
A: Yes, this plant is relatively easy to care for and is disease and pest-resistant.
Q: What is the best soil type for Callerya Cinerea?
A: The plant prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
Q: Can Callerya Cinerea tolerate drought?
A: While the plant prefers evenly moist soil, it can tolerate short periods of drought.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Callerya Cinerea?
A: The plant grows best in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10.
Related Plants
– Callerya Alata- Callerya Reticulata- Callerya Scortechinii- Callerya Speciosa
References
– “Callerya Cinerea.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c480.- “Callerya Cinerea.” PlantZAfrica, www.plantzafrica.com/plantcd/calleryacin.htm.- “Callerya Cinerea.” Trees and Shrubs Online, treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/callerya/callerya-cinerea/.
