Asian May Apple

Podophyllum hexandrum Berberidaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Himalayas

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

William J. Dress, Heronswood (PA), Seneca Hill Perennials, Heronswood

Description

Leaves reach 50-80cm in height, bronze-red when young. Flowers pale pink, unscented, solitary, upright, effective in May. Fruits reach the size of a hen's egg and are bright coral-red.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

fruiting characteristics