CHITALPA tashkentensis
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CHITALPA tashkentensis
Very rare deciduous shrub. Panicles of long upright purplish-white flowers
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Requires a warm, dry summer for best flowering. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Laboratory origin. Uzbekistan Academy of Science, Tashkent. 1960s. -
DeciduousLeaves to 15cm (6in) long, finely downy beneath.
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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White
Puplish white -
Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous large shrub or small tree. Flowers in upright panicles to 15cm (6in) long. Flowers are bell-shaped, frilly and have blotched and veined throats.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
3m (10ft)
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Chitalpa - Growing Guide