USDA
plant hardiness zones: 6,
7, 8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 7, possibly 6).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
20'+
Best known for its:
White inflorescences, terminal
panicles appearing in late June or early July.
Beautiful bark and trunk.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - large deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
Orig. from a shipment of
nine cuttings of unnamed L. fauriei received from
Dr. Y. Tachibana, Botanical Garden of Osaka, City
Univ., Osaka Prefecture, Japan, in 1968. It was
evaluated initially on the grounds of the U.S.
National Arboretum and selected by D.R. Egolf.
Intro. in 1994 by U.S. National Arboretum. Name
registered November 30, 1994.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
decidious, upright, multi-stemmed,
vase shape
Flower color:
white
Foliage:
glossy, dark green
Bark: exfoliates
on sinuous trunks and older branches, exposing
a brilliant cinnamon brown trunk
Autumn foliage color:
yellowish orange
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
Flowering accent tree, avenue plantings, groves
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