Stachyurus chin. 'Celina' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' (Stachyurus chinensis) is an upright, broad shrub with decorative, round fruits. These are small. It produces light yellow flowers arranged in spikes from March to April. The Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive orange autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' are light green, ovate, serrated and crenate. Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' is an upright and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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).

Flower
The light yellow flowers of Chinese stachyurus 'Celina' appear in spikes from March to April.

Fruit
The round fruits of Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' are particularly decorative. These appear from May and are small.

Use
Ornamental shrub