Exochorda racemosa - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Pearl bush (Exochorda racemosa) is a large, funnel-shaped, overhanging shrub that produces white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from May to June. These produce brown fruits. The Pearl bush also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. Its bark is red-brown in colour. In a sunny location with humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * late frost tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pearl bush 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 has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pearl bush is a funnel-shaped and overhanging large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, 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 the Pearl bush appear in clusters from May to June.

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

Root
Exochorda racemosa is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.