Enkianthus perulatus – Enkianthus perulatus

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Enkianthus perulatus – Enkianthus perulatus

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Enkianthus perulatus is a densely branched, medium-sized shrub that does not assume tree form even after many years and grows about 2-3 m high. The young twigs are reddish to brownish-red, the old bark is dark brown and smooth. The plant grows with two types of twigs; long twigs on which the leaves are scattered and short side shoots where the leaves are in whorls at the end of the shoots. The leaves are dark green and turn a brilliant yellow, orange to deep red for several weeks in autumn before falling off. In spring, drooping clusters of bell-shaped flowers appear under the unfurling leaves. The flowers are white and look like pearls among the just unfurling, dark green leaves. The brown, dry box fruits contain many dusty seeds and are not very conspicuous.
Enkianthus perulatus is a stately shrub that requires a well-drained acidic to neutral soil. On calcareous soils, the foliage will become chlorotic. Fine plant for use in parks, gardens and cemeteries.

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Height
2-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree acid soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Enkianthus perulatus

Enkianthus perulatus can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Enkianthus perulatus is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Enkianthus perulatus turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Enkianthus perulatus is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Enkianthus perulatus with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Enkianthus perulatus blooms in may.
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