Coriaria napalensis
Coriaria napalensis
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Pl. 3059 — Coriaria napalensis
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IOverview
Overview
Coriaria napalensis, a member of the Elaeagnaceae family, is native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, as well as areas in East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet. This plant thrives in moist conditions with light or partial sun exposure, growing up to 2.5 meters tall. Known for its edible fruit, it is a valuable resource in its native range. Its adaptability to various soil types—light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay)—and hardiness zones 7-10 make it a versatile addition to gardens or landscapes.
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What is Coriaria napalensis?
Coriaria napalensis, a member of the Elaeagnaceae family, is native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, as well as areas in East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet. This plant thrives in moist conditions with light or partial sun exposure, growing up to 2.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Coriaria napalensis thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It grows best in hardiness zones 7-10 and can reach a height of 2.5 meters. The fruit is edible, making this plant both ornamental and useful for its culinary potential. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to support healthy growth.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
7-10
Mature size
2.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Coriaria napalensis for the first time
7steps
Start with planting Coriaria napalensis in a sunny spot and follow these beginner-friendly steps.
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What you'll need
Coriaria napalensis seeds or young plants, garden gloves, trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant Coriaria napalensis in spring or fall when the weather is mild.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds in the ground or start young plants indoors before transplanting them outdoors.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide full sun to partial shade, and ensure the plant gets enough moisture. Prune lightly in late winter.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune young plants to shape them and remove any dead or damaged branches.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of Coriaria napalensis is edible and can be consumed raw or used in various preparations. Typically, it is eaten fresh but may also be dried for later use.
Other uses:Weaving materialDyeInkTanninLumberNitrogen fixer
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
9 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
9 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 9 native
Asia4 regions
native (4)ChinaMyanmarNepalPakistan
Broader regions
native:East Himalaya, West Himalaya
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