Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree)

Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) white flower close up on a green leafy branch for ornamental interest.
Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) displays numerous white flower clusters among thick, pointed, serrated green foliage leaves.

Botanical name: Sinojackia rehderiana

Common name: Jacktree

Family: Styracaceae

Origin: East China

USDA Zone: 6-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

Close related species - Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) reaches its greatest size in the southern Appalachian Mountains where it is called mountain silverbell. This attractive shrub or small tree, also called snowdrop-tree or opossum-wood, grows in moist soils along streams in the understory of hardwood forests. It has a moderate growth rate and lives about 100 years. The white bell-shaped flowers and small size make it a desirable tree for landscaping. The seeds are eaten by squirrels and the flowers provide honey for bees.


Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves
Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) white flower clusters hang downward from thin branches among green foliage.
Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) brown dry fruit close up pile on a napkin for scale.
Sinojackia rehderiana (Jacktree) brown dry fruit collected in a pile resting on a white napkin.


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