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Also Known As

  • Enkianthus serulatus
  • White Bell Enkianthus

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Enkianthus serrulatus plant details

Enkianthus serrulatus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Enkianthus serrulatus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Enkianthus serrulatus

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rarely available. This was one of J.C. Raulston's gift packages. J.C. would send boxes of interesting plants that we still grow many years later. This larger growing enkianthus has much larger urn shaped white lowers. Fall foliage is wonderful orange yellow and red. Small, well rooted plants.
A rare Chinese species, this Enkianthus has April and May pendent umbels of white, rounded bell flowers, the largest of the genus. Very upright and open in habit, it accommodates other plants well and can make an interesting sculptural form. To 8' T.Minimum temperature: -10 °F

Gardening facts about Enkianthus serrulatus plant

How to Grow Enkianthus serrulatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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