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    Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek

    Scientific Name: Xanthoceras sorbifolium 'Psgan'

    Also Known As

    • Clear Creek Golden Yellowhorn

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 18'-22'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek plant details

    Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 18 FT - 22 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Masses of white flowers in spring with yellow eyes turning maroon. Unique leathery seedpods form in summer and persist into winter. Vase-shaped habit with attractive, ferny leaves. Especially hardy strain developed at Green Acres Nursery in Golden, Colorado. Large shrub or small tree. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 5-8 (up to 6,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek plant

    How to Grow Xanthoceras sorbifolium Clear Creek

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Xanthoceras sorbifolium

    aka Xanthoceras sorbifolia, Chinese Flowering Chesnut, Flowering Yellowhorn Tree, Goldenhorn, Popcorn Shrub, Shiny Leaf yellowhorn, Yellowhorn, Yellowhorn

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Xanthoceras sorbifolium flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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