About
A small broad-headed tree with white flowers in spring and orange fruit in autumn. The hairy, occasionally lobed, leaves have an orange and yellow autumn colour.
About the genus
A genus of hybrid, deciduous flowering trees with long, tapered dark green foliage and large, frilly pink or white flowers with striped throats, appearing in the summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Architectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by cuttings
Pest resistanceCaterpillars, aphids and gall midges may be found
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fireblight, powdery mildews, honey fungus and rust diseases