Overview
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' is a plant with a upright, bushy habit in the genus Ceratopetalum, part of the Cunoniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant and ornamental shrub.
About
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' is an upright, bushy evergreen shrub from the Cunoniaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable as a specimen plant or ornamental shrub. It is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ceratopetalum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Upright, bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, ornamental shrub
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow'?
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' need?
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' hardy in the UK?
Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ceratopetalum 'Christmas Snow'?
Semi-ripe cuttings.