PIPTANTHUS nepalensis
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PIPTANTHUS nepalensis
Commonly known as Evergreen laburnum, Nepal laburnum
(Syn. laburnifolius) - a Himalayan evergreen shrub suitable for a sunny wall with glossy leaves and bright yellow laburnum-like flowers in May. An excellent wall shrub
£17.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Southwestern China and Himalayas -
Deciduous
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.3-palmate leaves composed of lance-shaped leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
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Yellow
4cm (1½in) long -
RacemesUpright, terminal racemes
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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BlueBlue-green, blue-white beneath
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen, upright shrub. Produces pea-like flowers
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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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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2m (6½ft)
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