XANTHOCERAS sorbifolium
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XANTHOCERAS sorbifolium
A rare plant with erect panicles of white flowers in MAY
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Coral spot -
Place of origin
Northern China -
Deciduousleaves to 30cm (12in) long, composed of up to 17 narrowly elliptic to lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark-green leaflets
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White
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub with stout shoots. Flowers, 3cm (1¼in) across are produced in terminal, upright panicles 15-20cm (6-8in) long, with the leaves in late spring. Yellow-green marks at the petal bases mature to brown.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
In frosty areas shelter from cold drying winds -
Mature Size4m (13ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Xanthoceras sorbifolium - Growing Guide