Chinese Neillia

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Central China

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

US National Arboretum

Description

Small shrub, reaching 5' to 6' in height, rounded in outline, with refined foliage and delicate pink flowerswhich are produced in a slender, nodding 1" to 2 1/2" long terminal raceme of 12 to 20 flowers in May. The glabrous brown stems develop a peeling characteristic with age.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

bark