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    Helwingia chinensis

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Helwingia chinensis plant details

    Helwingia chinensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helwingia chinensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: helwingiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: unique, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helwingia chinensis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An unusual evergreen shrub with deep green foliage and burgundy undertones. 6-8' tall, and 3-5' wide. Small greenish flowers close to the leaf surface in Spring. Thrives in woodland gardens. Enjoys light shade, well-drained soil and regular moisture.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A vigorous growing shrub 6-8' high. Helwingia is one to add to our unusual list, as it flowers from its' leaves. This is possible due to fusion of plant parts, so rather than bloom in the leaf axils, the greenish flowers emerge from the midrib of the leaf. This plant is dioecious, a gardener needs both male and female plants to produce the purple fruit. Willow like leaves of this plant are medium green and evergreen. Great for the partial shade in your woodland garden.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Evergreen shrub 5' x 5' with an odd fusion of plant parts that locates the yellow flower perched midway on the leaf.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Helwingia chinensis plant

    How to Grow Helwingia chinensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    See other plant types of Helwingia for your garden

    Helwingia chinensis [DJHC 695]

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helwingia chinensis [DJHC 695] flower, foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Helwingia sp. ["olnearana"]

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9a

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Helwingia sp. ["olnearana"] foliage by plant lust
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