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EMMENOPTERYS henryi
Rare tree with bronze coloured young growth and large ovate leaves. It has very seldom flowered in the UK so the sight of its large flattish white pyramidical flowers remains a great challenge
£75.00 each
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Good to know
Requires prolonged period above 24°C (75°F) for flowering -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern and western China, southeastern Asia. -
DeciduousLeaves to 20cm (8in) long, dark-green above and softly hairy beneath.
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White
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PaniclesTo 18cm (7in) long by 25cm (10in) wide of funnel-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) across with 5 spreading lobes
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft)
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TreeSpreading tree
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
12m (39ft)
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