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Sinojackia xylocarpa
A deciduous, small, spreading tree to 6m tall or large shrub with glossy, dark green, oval elavesto 8cm long with toothed margins. Pendant, white, star-shaped spring flowers to 2.5cm across are borne in clusters of 3-5 and followed by egg-shaped, woody fruits
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, acid soil
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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