Pterostyrax hispidus
epaulette tree
A spreading deciduous large shrub or tree with ovate leaves to 20cm in length, and drooping clusters of small, fragrant white flowers and small spindle-shaped fruits covered with light brown hairs
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Bronze Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Styracaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pterostyrax can be deciduous trees or large shrubs, with peeling bark, simple leaves and drooping panicles of small, 5-lobed, bell-shaped flowers held beneath the branches, and followed by small ribbed fruits.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China, Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in most deep soils but will not tolerate shallow soil over chalk
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a coldframe or seedbed in autumn or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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