About
Syringa wolfii var. hirsuta is a vigorous, upright deciduous large shrub producing softly hairy, elliptic, dark green leaves and large, erect panicles of fragrant, lilac-purple flowers in late spring to early summer. An ornamental and robust variety for a large border or specimen planting.
About the genus
Tetrapanax are suckering, evergreen shrubs or small trees, with large, palmately-lobed leaves. The flowers are produced in large, woolly sprays, attractive to bees, followed by black fruit
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitColumnar upright, Bushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Native toTaiwan
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in milder areas, in well-drained soil in full sun, and protect from cold winds. In colder areas grow against a warm wall, in a cool greenhouse, or in a large container that can be moved indoors over winter. If kept frost-free it will be evergreen; with mild frosts the plant is deciduous, and in colder areas it may die back to ground level then reshoot from the roots.
PruningRemove dead or damaged leaves as necessary. Remove suckers if you want to prevent the spread of established clumps
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by division, removing suckers in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free