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PTEROSTYRAX hispida
Commonly known as Asgara, Epaulette tree
Vigorous small tree or large shrub with ovate leaves and attractive long panicles of fragrant white flowers
Small
£22.00 each
Large
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China, Japan. -
DeciduousOblong, pale-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, turning yellow in autumn with red and yellow in acid solis
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White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft)
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Tall Shrub
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TreeSpreading tree or shrub with peeling, aromatic grey bark. Bell-shaped flowers, each with 5 lobes divided almost to the base, are produced in pendent panicles to 20cm (8in) long followed by ribbed fruit covered in yellow-brown bristles.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
12m (39ft)
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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