Rhodotypos scandens - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Jet bead (Rhodotypos scandens) is a broad, loose shrub with decorative, black fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from May to June. The Jet bead also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide. The Jet bead makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Olive-green shoots * Drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Jet bead are medium green, ovate, opposite and serrated. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Jet bead has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Jet bead is a broad and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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, cupped flowers appear from May to June. These are about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
The black drupes of Rhodotypos scandens are particularly decorative. These appear from July and are very long-lasting.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Rhodotypos scandens are olive green.