• 9 years ago
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Deciduous, Ericaceae, Flower - Spring, Native to Japan, Shrub, Week 02

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Common Name —— Redvein Enkianthus
Family —————— Ericaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 5 – 7
Form ——————— Upright stems with layered branches
Height/Spread ——– 3 – 6 m / 3 – 6 m
Water ——————– Medium to ample
Soil ———————– Moist, well-drained, organic matter rich, acidic soil
Sunlight —————- Full sun or part shade
Leaves —————— Deciduous; alternate, simple, elliptic; toothed; hair above and on veins
Fall Colour ———— Brilliant yellow to orange to red
Flower —————— Late Spring; pendulous clusters of yellow-green, red-veined long bells
Fruit ——————— Dehiscent capsule; 5-valved; egg-shaped
Limitation ————- Weak at hot and dry sites
Strength —————- Great flower and fall colour
Use ———————– Around patio