Sinowilsonia henryi – Sinowilsonia henryi

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Sinowilsonia henryi – Sinowilsonia henryi

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Sinowilsonia henryi is a large shrub to small, often multi-stemmed tree 5-8 m tall. The crown is round and the tree is somewhat reminiscent of Tilia from a distance. Both twigs and leaves are covered with felty hairs that make them soft to the touch. The fairly large leaves betray Sinowilsonia's kinship with Hamamelis. The flowers are clearly less spectacular. Sinowilsonia produces green, unisexual flowers that open around April-May but are not very conspicuous. The male flowers appear in 3-5 cm long catkins, while the female flowers appear in shorter clusters. When these develop into brown fruits, they can reach 15 cm in length.
The name incorporates the name of Ernest Wilson, who was affectionately called "Chinese Wilson". Wilson was one of the greatest plant hunters who introduced very many plants from China into western gardens in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Sinowilsonia henryi prefers to grow in nutrient-rich, acid soil. Although the soil should be sufficiently moist, it should also be well-drained. Prolonged stagnant water around the roots is disastrous.

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Specifications
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Height
5-8 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey to grey brown, smooth
Leaf
dark green
Flowers
green, inconspicuous, flowers in April-May
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil, well-drained
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Origin
Central and Western China
acid soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green green average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Sinowilsonia henryi

Sinowilsonia henryi can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sinowilsonia henryi is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sinowilsonia henryi is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sinowilsonia henryi 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.

Sinowilsonia henryi blooms in april, may.
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