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SINOJACKIA xylocarpa
A rare but attractive Styrax-like tree with long racemes of white flowers and ovoid fruits
Further Reading....
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Deciduousglossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, wedge-shaped at the bases with pointed tips.
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White
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small spreading tree. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across with yellow stamens.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunWith midday shade. Avoid very exposed sites.
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Partial shade
SINOJACKIA xylocarpa
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Additional FeaturesEndangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.VulnerablePests & DiseasesNonePlace of originEastern China
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Flower ShapeStar-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Sinojackia xylocarpa - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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Slate Plant Labels
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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