Poliothyrsis sinensis
Chinese pearl-bloom tree
A spreading, deciduous tree to 10m tall, with grey bark which is deeply furrowed in mature trees. The dark green, glossy, slender-pointed leaves are held on red stalks. New growth is bronze-flushed. In mid- and late summer, white buds open to tiny, fragrant, greenish-white flowers; they are borne in conical clusters to 25cm long
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or take greenwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.