About
Emmenopterys henryi, Henry's emmenopterys, is an impressive, spreading deciduous tree with oval leaves to 20 cm long � rich green above, paler below, bronze-purple when young. In a long, hot summer, mature trees may produce clusters of broadly funnel-shaped, white flowers, 2.5 cm across, some with a large, showy, white bract. A magnificent specimen tree, though flowering is unpredictable in cooler climates.
About the genus
Emmenopterys are deciduous trees from East Asia and Southeast Asia with a spreading habit, large, leathery leaves and terminal clusters of funnel- to bell-shaped, white flowers in summer on mature trees. Grown as specimen trees in sheltered, sunny gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toC & W China
Care notes
CultivationNeeds a fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun and protection from cold, drying winds. Tolerant of both slightly acid and chalk soils
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationTake softwood cuttings in early or midsummer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free