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Small epaulette tree
Pterostyrax psilophyllus
Pterostyrax psilophyllus is a rare ornamental tree with cascading white blooms. Perfect for semi-shade and refined gardens. A botanical gem for collectors.
Description
Height at maturity
10 to 15 m
Wingspan at maturity
5 to 7 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
May - June
Hardiness
-18°C
Origin
China
Small epaulette tree - Pterostyrax psilophyllus – Rare ornamental tree with pendant flowers
Main interest of the plant
Pterostyrax psilophyllus is a rare and elegant ornamental tree, prized for its graceful clusters of white bell-shaped flowers that hang down delicately in early summer. Its lightly layered branching habit, paired with its large, textured foliage, gives it a refined, exotic appeal. This species offers strong seasonal interest: buzzing with pollinators in spring and glowing with golden-bronze hues in autumn. It’s a must-have for collectors, shade gardens, or refined planting schemes where a unique architectural form is desired.
Origin and characteristics
Native to: Central and southern China
Botanical family: Styracaceae
Remarkable traits: Botanical rarity, appreciated for its floriferous, open structure and adaptability in temperate climates
Botanical description
- Mature height: up to 15 m
- Spread: 5 to 7 m
- Habit: Lightly tiered, spreading, elegant
- Leaves: Deciduous, ovate to elliptical, soft green with silvery underside
- Bark: Smooth grey, finely ridged with age
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Hardiness: –15 to –18 °C
Flowering and fruit
- Flowering time: Late May to June
- Flowers: Creamy white, fragrant, in pendulous clusters 15–25 cm long
- Fruit: Small ribbed capsules, ornamental in late summer
- Ecological value: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies
Light and soil
- Best exposure: Partial shade or filtered sun
- Soil: Humus-rich, moist but well-drained
- pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
- Note: Avoid heavy clay or poorly aerated soils
Planting
- Time: Autumn or spring, or year-round in containers
- Advice:
- Choose a sheltered, open spot
- Enrich planting hole with compost or leaf mould
- Water deeply, mulch well
- Allow space for its natural tiered form
Watering
- Young trees: Regular watering for first two years
- Established: Drought-tolerant but prefers evenly moist soil
Pruning
- Not necessary unless for shape or to remove crossing or dead wood
- Can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or small single-trunk tree
Propagation
- Method: Seed (slow), summer cuttings, or root cuttings
- Time to bloom: 3–5 years
Use in the garden
- As a specimen tree in dappled light
- At the edge of woodland-style gardens
- Pairs well with Cornus, Japanese maples, viburnums, hostas
Symbolic and ecological use
- Native to woodland zones in China
- Rare in cultivation, cherished in botanical gardens and arboreta
Pests and diseases
- Generally disease-free
- Avoid overly wet or very dry soils for best performance
Tips for success
- Shelter from drying wind
- Feed with compost in spring
- Mulch in summer to retain cool, moist soil
Still discreet in European gardens, Pterostyrax psilophyllus deserves to be discovered for its spectacular flowering, natural elegance, and hardiness. It is an original choice for lovers of exceptional trees, suitable for refined, partially shaded gardens.
Features
- Common name : Small epaulette tree
- Family : Styracaceae
- Category : tree
- Spread : 5 to 7 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : Neutral to slightly acidic
- Habit : Spreading
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : Nothing to report
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