Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
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Good to know
Threatened by habitat loss in its native China. On the Red List. -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects.honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin
Northern and western provinces of eastern China. -
DeciduousElliptic to oblong, shiny, dark-green leaves 8-14cm (3½-5in) long.
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White
Pure white with slight purple stripe at base. -
Cup-shapedTo goblet-shaped to 10cm (4in) long.
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Treevase-shaped, later spreading. Produces 10cm (4in) long bright-red cylindrical 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) -
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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Broadly columnar
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
7m (23ft)