PTEROSTYRAX corymbosa
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PTEROSTYRAX corymbosa
A rare shrub with nodding panicles of fragrant white flowers and ovate leaves
Small
£27.50 each
Large
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£45.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China, Japan. -
DeciduousLight-green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, turning yellow in autumn with red and orange in acid soils
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White
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubSmall tree or large shrub with peeling, aromatic bark. Flowers best on wood well-ripened the previous summer. Flowers 2cm (1in) long in panicles 8-12cm (3-5in) long. Unusual ribbed or winged fruit.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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Pterostyrax - Growing Guide
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