Huodendron biaristatum
A small to mid-sized evergreen tree, up to around 12m high in cultivation, with lance-shaped glossy green leaves that are slightly serrated at the tips and flushed reddish-pink when young. Mature bark is peeling and rich reddish brown. Dense clusters of small, bell-shaped, cream to pale yellow flowers, with recurved petals and long stamens are produced in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Green Pink Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Pink Red | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, acid soil; ideal for a sheltered woodland in areas that are mostly frost-free
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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