Huodendron tibeticum (syn Styrax tibeticum) native the flower white

the flower white

Long-blooming

shrubby tree from northeastern Turkey

supple leaves with a furry surface ("ciliata") surround short red stalks with clusters of soft pink flowers

Ordinarily

Huodendron tibeticum (syn Styrax tibeticum) native the flower whiteA rare offering from China: emerging pink bronze lanceolate leaves turn darker green to form the backdrop for clusters of springtime white flowers beginning as pearly buds that then open into recurved petals and pronounced stamens. Large shrub or small tree you decide. With maturity, its deep red bark exfoliates to reveal a smooth and contrasting cream inner layer of bark. Evergreen, Mature size: 15 30' T Minimum temperature: 10 F