Redvein Enkianthus
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 6-8' tall and 6-15' wide, can grow to 15-30' tall. Slow growth rate.

Native Range

Japan, 1870.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are creamy yellow to light orange, veined with red, 0.33-0.50" long, in May-June, in pendulous umbel-like racemes from previous years growth. Fruits are a dehiscent, 5-valved capsule, 0.75" long.

Leaf and Bark Features

Brilliant yellow to orange and red fall color. Bark is often reddish in youth becoming brown, glabrous. Young stems are 3-sided.

Culture and Care

Prefers acid soil, requires adequate soil moisture, in full sun or partial shade. Zones 4-7. No serious disease or insect problems.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Excellent for flower and fall color. Nice specimen, combines well with rhododendrons, lovely around patio.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA