EXOCHORDA
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EXOCHORDA
Commonly known as Pearl bush
All APR-MAY
Genus of 4 species of deciduous shrubs found in woodland from central Asia to China and Korea.
A study resulted in the probability that all descended from one species, E. racemosa, whose range has been fragmented by habitat loss, the slight differences being caused by geographical separation.
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
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Place of origin
Central Asia to China and Korea. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousNarrowly obovate leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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White
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RacemesLoose racemes of 4-7 flowers to 4cm (1½in) across
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Obovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded shrub with arching branches
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Exochorda - Growing Guide
