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Poliothyrsis sinensis

Phonetic Spelling
po-lee-oh-THUR-sis sih-NEN-sis
Description

A small tree with fragrant flowers that have no petals, blooming on 8" panicles.  The buds do not fully open but retain a shape resembling a pearl.  The flowers bloom on new wood.

Some resemblance to a tree lilac.

 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#deciduous#fall interest#flowering tree
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#deciduous#fall interest#flowering tree
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Poliothyrsis
    Species:
    sinensis
    Family:
    Salicaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Central & Southern China
    Dimensions:
    Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Winged fruit
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Fragrant flowers in 6 to 8 in. terminal panicles.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Red/Burgundy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Cordate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    The leaves hang downward on bright red petioles and face outward. The Burgandy-bronze leaves become yellow in the fall.
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Dark Gray
    Surface/Attachment:
    Furrowed
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Patio
    Pool/Hardscape
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Flowering Tree
    Foundation Planting
    Specimen