Rhodotypos scandens

Also Known As

Black Jetbead

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 5'-9'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhodotypos scandens plant details

Rhodotypos scandens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhodotypos scandens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 9 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhodotypos scandens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy reliable shrub (to 3-4') with pure white ?roses? in spring followed by conspicuous shiny black ?jet-beads?. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

For some reason we always seem to forget to cut this, it's rosaceous and native to China and Japan bearing 4 petaled 2" white flowers (unusual in the Rosacaea) followed by terminal clusters of 4 jet black shining fruits that persist until the following summer. Strangely ignored by plant breeders I know of no named cultivars.