Helwingia consists of medium-sized shrubs, which can be either evergreen or deciduous, characterized by glossy leaves arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers, though small and often overlooked, occur in clusters that arise directly from the midribs of the leaves. Typically, male and female flowers are found on separate plants, and these are succeeded by berries that can be red or black.

Helwingia

Helwingia asiatica

Helwingia chinensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its branches are either upright or spreading, displaying a purplish-green hue in their youth. The leaves are elongated and have a leathery texture. In early summer, small white flowers emerge from the center of the leaf blades, later giving way to black, oblong fruits measuring up to 7 mm in length.

Helwingia chinensis

Helwingia chinensis Pearly Twirly ('Djhs073')

Helwingia chinensis broad-leaved

Helwingia chinensis narrow-leaved

Helwingia himalaica is a suckering shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters, exhibiting either evergreen or semi-evergreen characteristics. It features upright stems adorned with lanceolate leaves that display a purple hue in their juvenile stage. During late spring, this plant produces clusters of small white flowers that emerge from the center of the leaf blades, which are succeeded by green fruits that mature to a black color.

Helwingia himalaica

Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved

Helwingia himalaica narrow-leaved

Helwingia japonica is a compact shrub reaching approximately 1.5 meters in height. In late spring, it bears small green flowers that emerge directly from the midribs of its leaves. This species is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers grow on separate plants. When pollination occurs, the female plants yield small, black berries that stand out against the yellow foliage in autumn.

Helwingia japonica

Helwingia japonica 'Ki Chirifu'

Helwingia japonica 'Kiifu'

Helwingia japonica 'Laros'

Helwingia japonica 'Ogon'

Helwingia japonica 'Shio'

Helwingia japonica broad-leaved

Helwingia japonica narrow-leaved

Helwingia omeiensis

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