Exochorda sp. (Pearlbush) - Image 180

Botanical name: Exochorda sp.

Common name: Pearlbush

Family: Rosaceae

Subfamily: Amygdaloideae

Origin: Central Asia, China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Cold tolerance: -25°F

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
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
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Exochorda sp. (Pearlbush) white flower clusters on green foliage branch, close up.
Exochorda sp. (Pearlbush) showing white flower clusters hanging from thin green woody stems.
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