Pterostyrax hispidus
Epaulette Tree
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Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Description
Pterostyrax hispidus (epaulette tree or fragrant epaulette tree) is a species of flowering plant in the family Styracaceae, native to China and Japan. Growing to 15 m (49 ft) tall by 12 m (39 ft) broad, it is a substantial, spreading, deciduous shrub with oval leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long, and clusters of pure white, fragrant, pendent flowers in summer.
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Blooming
Blooms 5-lobed, fragrant white flowers in summer followed by 5-ribbed fruits (quite unusual).
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - 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.
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Planting
Propagate from seeds. Sow in fall in containers outside. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Pest
Uncommon.
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Interesting facts
Pterostyrax includes 4 species that are endemic to the mountain woodland regions of China and Japan.
Epaulette Tree (Pterostyrax hispidus) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in deep, fertile, neutral to acidic soil that is well-draining.
