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Hypericum forrestii
Forrest's Tutsan, Forrest St. John's Wort
Origin: China.
| Family |
| Hypericaceae |
| Genus |
| Hypericum |
| Species |
| forrestii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Hypericum patulum var. forrestii |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Hypericum forrestii is a small semi-evergreen shrub with striking red branches, small, ovate leaves and butter-yellow flowers. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Loosely rounded. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Red and smooth, contrasting beautifully with green leaves. |
| Leaf Description |
| Small, ovate, green with red margins turning orange and red in winter. |
| Flower Description |
| Butter yellow with 5 cupped petals and a spray of prominent stamens surrounding the pistil. Up to 5 cm in diameter. |
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