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PLATYCRATER arguta
Narrow, slightly toothed leaves. Small white flowers in late summer
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOpposite, narrowly oval to lance-shaped leaves 12.5-20cm (5-8in) long, 2.5-5cm (1-2in) wide, tapering at both ends.
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Height80cm (32in) -
Spread80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightLow, sometimes creeping, shrub with hydrangea-like flowers in lax, terminal corymbs. Fertile flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with 4 broadly ovate petals, sterile flowers, lacking stamens, form a disc to 6cm (¾in) across.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Partial shade
PLATYCRATER arguta
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, red spider mite, vine weevils, grey mould(Botrytis), leaf spt, honey fungus
Place of originJapan, China -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Platycrater - Care Guide
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