Hoheria populnea 'Sunshine' (v)

Synonyms

Hoheria sexstylosa 'Sunshine'
Hoheria 'Sunshine'

Trees Shrubs

A large shrub or medium-sized tree with mid-green, serrated-edged, evergreen leaves that have purple veins. In late summer and autumn it produces large, dense clusters of scented, starry, white flowers at the ends of the branches. Mature specimens have flakey, pale-brown and white bark.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
Hoheria can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, toothed leaves, often distinctive juvenile foliage on young plants, and terminal umbels of fragrant white, 5-petalled flowers with prominent stamens
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile soil, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds.

Propagation

Propage by seed in a cold frame in autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Sub-tropical
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, particulary in damp shady sites and honey fungus