Pterostyrax hispida – Epaulette tree

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Pterostyrax hispida – Epaulette tree

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Large shrub that grows into a tree, often multi-trunked and with a spreading manner of growth. Originally occurs on wooded mountain slopes in Japan and China. The grey-brown aromatic bark carries a light network of grooves and flakes off in platelets. The twigs start out hairy but are later bare. The large, ovoid to oval leaves are tapered. The upper side is fresh green, the underside grey-green. Bell-shaped white flowers with a diameter of approx. 1 cm appear in June/July. They have a strong and pleasant smell and are grouped in plumes measuring up to 20 cm. After flowering, large green drupes appear, approx. 1 cm in size. They bear rough hairs and have 5 ribs. Pterostyrax prefers neutral to slightly acid, well drained soil. It can also take calcareous soils. It is a particularly remarkable sight when in full bloom. Pterostyrax hispida is sometimes called the 'epaulette tree' because the flowers resemble the decoration on the shoulders of uniform jackets. The tree only produces abundant flowers after the passage of a few years.

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Height
6 - 8 (12) m
Crown
broad fan-shaped, later rounded, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey to grey-brown, grooved, young twigs hairy
Leaf
ovoid to oval, long tapered, fresh green, 6 - 17 cm
Flowers
white, in pendulous plumes, 10 - 20 cm long, June/July, fragrant flowers
Fruits
elongated drupe, approx. 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, can take calcareous soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
bad
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Japan and China
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad vase-shaped oval half-open crown green white June early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Pterostyrax hispida

Pterostyrax hispida can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pterostyrax hispida is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pterostyrax hispida is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pterostyrax hispida with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pterostyrax hispida blooms in june.
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