About
A large, spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree, with fresh green, pointed, oval leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Hanging clusters of small, aromatic, white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer, followed by five-ribbed fruits.
About the genus
Pterostyrax can be deciduous trees or large shrubs, with peeling bark, simple leaves and drooping panicles of small, 5-lobed, bell-shaped flowers held beneath the branches, and followed by small ribbed fruits.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Native toChina, Japan
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained, acid or neutral soil, sheltered from cold winds. Needs hot, sunny summers to flower well
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a coldframe or seedbed in autumn or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free