Pterostyrax hispida - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Fragrant epaulette tree (Pterostyrax hispida) is an upright, shrub-like large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in June. The Fragrant epaulette tree also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fragrant epaulette trees are medium green, lanceolate. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Fragrant epaulette tree turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Fragrant epaulette tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fragrant epaulette tree is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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 Fragrant epaulette tree appear in panicles in June. These grow to around 10 - 20 cm tall.

Use
Solitary

Root
Pterostyrax hispida is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.