Pterostyrax hispidus
epaulette tree, fragrant epaulette tree
Notes:
Fragrance is slight.
Recommended for woodland edges and for sites that allow looking up into the blooms. Shade from morning sun is also recommended in climates prone to sudden winter temperature changes. UConn further recommends planting as old a specimen as possible in northern locations that may have harsh winters, as younger trees are more susceptible to dieback and splitting bark.
P. corymbosa is similar but smaller and shrubbier.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Cal Poly, Missouri BG, UConn, AHS.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
alkaline soil intolerant
aromatic twigs/bark
attracts:bees
coarse texture
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
habit:spreading/wide
habit:vase
litter:minimal
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning required
rich soil preferred
roots:deep
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:deck/patio
use:hedge
use:naturalizing
use:screen
use:shade tree
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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