Sageretia theezans

Sageretia theezans

Sageretia theezans, also known as the Chinese bird plum or Chinese sweet plum, is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. It is native to China, Korea, and other parts of East Asia. This plant is commonly used in the art of bonsai due to its small leaves and ability to produce branches with short internodes.

Description

Sageretia theezans is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters tall. The leaves are small, oval, and have a glossy green color. The plant produces small, white flowers in the summer, followed by small, black, berry-like fruits.

Cultivation

Sageretia theezans is a popular plant for bonsai due to its small leaves and the ability to produce branches with short internodes. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens. The plant prefers a sunny to half-shady place and well-drained soil. It is frost-tolerant and can be kept outdoors during the winter in milder climates.

Propagation

Propagation of Sageretia theezans is usually done by seeds or cuttings. The seeds need to be stratified before sowing. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Uses

In addition to its use in bonsai, Sageretia theezans is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. The fruits are used to treat coughs and the leaves are used to treat diarrhea.

See Also

• Bonsai
• Rhamnaceae
• Traditional Chinese Medicine

References

• Flora of China
• The Bonsai Society
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Database

External Links

• Flora of China
• The Bonsai Society
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Database