Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia, Hardy Rubber Tree
Family: Eucommiaceae
Origin: China
Big tree > 20 ft

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Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Eucommia ulmoides is typically grown as an ornamental shade tree because of its attractive glossy green foliage and its excellent resistance to insect and disease problems. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Chinese herbology, where it is called Du Zhong.

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