This striking evergreen shrub reaches up to 7 feet, featuring upright to spreading branches with distinctive purplish-green new growth. Leathery, elongated leaves provide year-round structure and interest. Early summer brings delicate white blooms emerging directly from the leaf centres, a unique characteristic that adds visual appeal. These flowers give way to glossy black, oblong fruits that extend the plant's ornamental value into the seasons ahead.
Details
Botanical Name
Helwingia chinensis
Common Name
Chinese Helwingia
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
7 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Black
Growing
Flowering Period
Early Summer
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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