About
A spreading deciduous large shrub or tree with ovate leaves to 20cm in length, and drooping clusters of small, perfumed white flowers and small spindle-shaped fruits covered with light brown hairs.
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, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toChina, Japan
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationWill grow in most deep soils but will not tolerate shallow soil over chalk
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