Exochorda rac. 'Snow Mountain'? - P9

Description
The Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) (Exochorda racemosa) is a slender shrub that produces white flowers arranged in clusters. These appear in May. Brown fruits develop from these. The Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. Its bark is reddish-brown. In a sunny position with humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 m and spreads to around 1.2 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Exochorda korolkowii, Exochorda giraldii.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) are light green, ovate, alternate.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) is a slender-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5–2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.2 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Pearl bush 'Snow Mountain'(s) appear in clusters in May.

Use
Tubs, privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain'(s) is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.