Stachyurus yunnanensis

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 3'-12'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

7b-10b

Stachyurus yunnanensis plant details

Stachyurus yunnanensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachyurus yunnanensis

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: stachyuraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: dangling flowers, leathery leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachyurus yunnanensis

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Virtually unknown in this country, this large shrub is "of considerable merit" (R. Lancaster) for its 5" lance-shaped evergreen leaves and pendulous spikes of greenish-yellow flowers in late spring. S-PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Half vine, half shrub, this evergreen from China is happy in the half sunny garden. White chains of small bell shaped flowers in early spring. Leathery leaves are bluish green turning coppery in winter. Hardy, handsome, and happy in USDA zone 8, into zone 7 with overhead protection.