Keteleeria fortunei Birch Fewer trees have had a

Fewer trees have had a bigger reputation in European mythology and folklore than the Rowen or Mountain Ash where it was believed to protect from malevolent spirits

A native to China where it can be found in Yunnan and Western Sichuan

bayous and rivers of southern United States primarily being found in coastal areas from Maryland to Texas and in the lower Mississippi River

simple or pinnate leaves up to 5cm long and small

An herbaceous perennial which will die back in winter

Keteleeria fortunei Birch Fewer trees have had aThis unique conifer is native to Hong Kong and southern China and is extremely rare in cultivation. It is an ancient relict species that has an appearance similar to Cedrus sp. it can grow to 30m and live for more than 1000 years. Prefers warm fertile, moist and well drained soil. They require hot summers Image credit