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    POLIOTHYRSIS sinensis
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    POLIOTHYRSIS sinensis

    Red-stalked ovate and slender pointed leaves. Fragrant creamy-yellow flowers in conical panicles
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £55.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Central China
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 15cm (6in) long are red-tinged when young.
    • White
      Greenish-white, then yellow from white buds.
    • Cup-shaped
    • Panicles
      Conical panicles to 25cm (10in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      10m (33ft) or more.
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree with grey bark which is deeply furrowed in mature trees. Produces tiny, papery flowers
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft) or more.
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
      		  
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