Poliothyrsis sinensis
Chinese pearlbloom
Notes:
Blooms on new wood in late summer, fragrant but without petals.
Reported to grow 6-8' in one season when young, at least in Georgia, and yet without branch breakage problems.
Sources: NCSU, Missouri BG, Dirr, Dirr/Warren.
Tags:
dense canopy
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fast-growing
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:spreading/wide
habit:vase
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
rich soil preferred
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:deck/patio
use:foundation
use:specimen
water:regular
weedy
well-drained soil required
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