
Fragrant Epaulette Tree
Pterostyrax hispidus
Styracaceae
Growth Habit
TreeDescription
Round-headed small tree, developing an open head with slender, spreading branches, reaching 20' to 30' in height and width. Foliage handsome, bright green above, silvery green beneath, with yellow-green,ineffective fall color. Flowers white, perfect, borne in July, after the leaves have matured, in large, 5" to 10" long , 2" to 3" wide pendulous panicles which terminate short lateral branches.
Source of plant
Morris Arboretum
