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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin
China (western Sichuan) -
DeciduousOval, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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White
Tinged pink inside -
Cup-and-saucer-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft) -
TreeBroadly oval-headed tree or large shrub. Horizontal to pendent flowers to 12cm (5in) across are produced before the leaves.
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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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
10m (33ft)