Pterostyrax psilophyllus
Pterostyrax
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Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Description
Pterostyrax psilophyllus is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae. It is endemic to central China. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a deciduous small tree growing to 15 m (50 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 45 cm (18 in) diameter. The leaves are alternate, simple, 4–15 cm (2–6 in) long and 5–9 cm (2–4 in) broad, oblong-elliptic, densely hairy on the underside, and with a coarsely serrated margin and a 1–2 cm (0. 4–0. 8 in) petiole. The flowers are white, 12–14 mm (0. 5–0. 6 in) long, produced on panicles 10–15 cm (4–6 in) long.
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Blooming
Blooms 5-lobed, fragrant white flowers in summer followed by 5-ribbed fruits (quite unusual).
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs and trees. Can grow as high as 40 ft. tall and equally wide in full sun. Peeling bark that is aromatic. Spreading plant. Tree species work nicely in lawns or woodland gardens.
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Planting
Propagate from seeds. Sow in fall in containers outside. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Pest
Uncommon.
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Interesting facts
Pterostyrax includes 4 species that are endemic to the mountain woodland regions of China and Japan.
Pterostyrax (Pterostyrax psilophyllus) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in deep, fertile, neutral to acidic soil that is well-draining.
