Xanthoceras sorbifolium
shinyleaf yellowhorn
an upright, medium-sized deciduous shrub with bright green pinnate leaves composed of narrow, toothed leaflets. Red-centred, white flowers 2.5cm in width are borne in erect panicles to 20cm in length in late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Xanthoceras are upright deciduous shrubs with pinnate leaves and erect panicles or racemes of star-shaped wite flowers in late spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun, grows best in areas with very hot summers. In frost prone climates, provide shelter from cold drying winds in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed, take root cuttings or remove rooted suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be subject to a leaf spot
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