Pterostyrax hispida

Fragrant Epaulette Tree

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Common Name:

Fragrant Epaulette Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

760 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Description

Pterostyrax hispidus (epaulette tree or fragrant epaulette tree) is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to China and Japan. Growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall by 12 m (39 ft) broad, it is a substantial, spreading, deciduous shrub with oval leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long, and clusters of pure white, fragrant, pendent flowers in summer.

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Blooming

Blooms 5-lobed, fragrant white flowers in summer followed by 5-ribbed fruits (quite unusual).

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Growth

Deciduous shrubs and trees. Can grow as high as 40 ft. tall and equally wide in full sun. Peeling bark that is aromatic. Spreading plant. Tree species work nicely in lawns or woodland gardens.

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Planting

Propagate from seeds. Sow in fall in containers outside. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Pest

Uncommon.

Fragrant Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispida) - Interesting facts

Pterostyrax includes 4 species that are endemic to the mountain woodland regions of China and Japan.