Exochorda > Exochorda racemosa > Exochorda racemosa
Exochorda racemosa
Pearlbush
Origin: Native to Northern China.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Exochorda |
| Species |
| racemosa |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 15 - (-20) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - (-4) |
| Height |
| 3 - 4.5 m |
| Spread |
| 3 - 4.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Borders, foundations and hedges. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Average, medium moisture and well-drained soil. Prefers acidic, organically rich loams. Drought tolerant. |
| Shape |
| Loose, broad rounded and upright. |
| Pests |
| No insects or diseases but is listed as an invasive species in some states. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Flower buds resemble white pearls. |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow, elliptic to oblong leaves that are 7 - 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| 6 - 10 flowered racemes, 3 - 4 cm wide, are 5-petaled and cup-shaped. Flowers give way to seeds. |
| Fruit Description |
| Dehiscent seed capsules. |
| Colour Description |
| The seeds are brown. The flowers are white. The leaves are green. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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