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  • REHDERODENDRON macrocarpum
    REHDERODENDRON macrocarpum
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    REHDERODENDRON macrocarpum

    Small tree with cup-shaped pendent white flowers, slightly scented, followed by bright red ribbed fruits
     
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    • Good to know
      A very good subject for a woodand garden.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Western China.
    • Deciduous
      Glossy, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
    • White
      Creamy white.
    • Cup-shaped
    • Racemes
      6-10 flowers 6cm (2½in) across
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      7m (23ft)
    • Tree
      Large shrub or small, broadly upright tree with red young shoots. Flowers are produced as the leaves emerge, followed by pendent, ellipsoid green, then red, fruit to 7cm (3in) long.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        7m (23ft)
       
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