How to Grow and Care for Eucommia

Eucommia requires well-drained soil and consistent watering to thrive. Special care should be taken to ensure it receives adequate sunlight, ideally full to partial sun. Additionally, eucommia benefits from a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds and extreme temperatures.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Eucommia

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks

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Types of Eucommia

Hardy rubber tree

Hardy rubber tree (Eucommia ulmoides) is a rubber tree native to China that may be extinct in the wild. It is commonly cultivated as a shade tree, valued for its glossy leaves and low susceptibility to disease or insect-related problems. This particular species is not good for commercial rubber production, but has a valued place in traditional Chinese culture.

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