SINOJACKIA xylocarpa

A rare but attractive Styrax-like tree with long racemes of white flowers and ovoid fruits

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£17.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

Deciduous - obovate (egg shaped, broadest above the middle), glossy, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, wedge-shaped at the bases with pointed tips.
White
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 6m (20ft)
Tall Shrub - or small spreading tree. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across with yellow stamens.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun - with midday shade. Avoid very exposed sites.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Endangered in the wild - These 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. - Vulnerable
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - eastern China
Flower Shape - Star-shaped -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -