Stachyurus chin. 'Joy Forever' - 40-50 CM C3.5

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

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive dark red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese stachyurus are light green, ovate, serrated and crenate. Chinese stachyurus turns bright dark red in autumn.

Growth
Chinese stachyurus is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m.

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 green-white flowers of Chinese stachyurus appear in spikes from March to April.

Fruit
The green-red, round fruits of Stachyurus chinensis are particularly decorative. These appear from May and are small.

Use
Ornamental shrub