Pterostyrax
( teer - oh - STYE - racks )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus of deciduous tree is commonly called Epaulette Tree, and needs full sun to partial shade and regular water. These make interesting garden specimen trees; their white, frilly flower clusters appear in springtime to early summer, and leaves are deep green. Plant where their canopy can be admired from below. Epaulette Trees are wonderful in woodland border gardens and as focal points in shrubberies.
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pterostyrax Species and Varietals
Epaulette Tree grows well in zones 3-10 and 14-21. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Pterostyrax hispida This species, native to Japan and China can be grown as either a single- or multi-trunked tree reaching 20-30 feet tall and just as wide. Leaves are light green above, gray-green underneath. White flowers appear in puffy, slightly fragrant clusters. Fruits are small, furry and grey, and hang on through the winter months; attractive on otherwise bare branches. |
Caring for and pruning pterostyrax Trees
Once established, these trees do not need much in the way of pruning.
Propagation
Problems and Pests
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 539, Pterostyrax
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