Emmenopterys henryi
Henry's emmenopterys
A spreading tree with oval leaves up to 20cm long, dark green above, paler below and bronze-purple when young. Clusters of funnel-shaped white flowers, 2.5cm across, some with a large, white bract, can appear on mature trees but only in a long, hot summer
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Emmenopterys are deciduous trees with a spreading habit and leathery leaves. Funnel- or bell-shaped flowers develop in clusters on the ends of the branches
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs a fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun and protection from cold, drying winds. Tolerant of both slightly acid and chalk soils
Propagation
Take softwood cuttings in early or midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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