Xanthoceras sorbifolium - P9

Description
The Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a shrub-like garden plant with decorative fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The Yellowhorn also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Yellowhorn are medium green. Yellowhorn turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North China.

Frost hardiness
The Yellowhorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yellowhorn is shrub-like in structure. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Yellowhorn appear in clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The fruits of Xanthoceras sorbifolium are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub