Scientific Name
Neillia sinensis

Common Name
Chinese neillia
 
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types
Height: 5 to 6 feet
Width: 6 feet
Texture: --
Form: Rounded
Flower/Fruit: Delicate whitish pink tubular flowers on 1 to 2.5" raceme in early summer
Foliage: Alternate, simple rich green leaves; 2 to 4" long
Comments: Flowers on previous season's growth; may suffer with summer heat in south; exfoliating bark
Cultivars: --
   



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