Stachyurus chin. 'Wonderful Image' - 150-175 CM RB

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 a 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