Scientific Name
Pterostyrax hispida

Common Name
Epaulettetree

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil but will grow in clay or sand; tolerates wind, drought and some air pollution
Texture: Medium
Form: Rounded head; open head with age; slender, low branches
Height: 20 to 30’
Width: 20 to 30’
Leaf: 3 to 7.5" alternate, simple leaves; dark green above, silvery green underneath; yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: 5 to 10" panicles of creamy white flowers in early summer; fragrant; .5" dry drupe in panicles
Comments: Flowers at an early age; prefers a hot sunny location; cast dense shade
Cultivars: --
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