Chinese Neillia
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 5-10' tall and wide.

Native Range

Central China, 1901.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are delicate pink, 12-20 in each slender, nodding, 1-2.5" raceme, in May.

Leaf and Bark Features

Bark is brown, exfoliating with age.

Culture and Care

Prefers a well-drained, moist soil. High heat may reduce growth. Flowers on previous season's wood, so prune after flowering. Rich green foliage is generally not troubled by any insect or disease.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

This species is rare outside of botanical gardens and arboreta.

Suggested Uses

Could be used for massing and perhaps bank plantings, or as a filler in the shrub border.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA