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Poliothyrsis sinensis (@ Scott Arb)

Poliothyrsis sinensis

Chinese Pearlbloom

Chinese Pearlbloom is a very unusual small tree originally brought from China by E H (‘Chinese’) Wilson to the Arnold Arboretum. A distant relative of Idesia, Poliothyrsis has wonderful late summer flower interest, with airy ivory pyramidal clusters crowning the clean green foliage. The showy flower racemes are produced on reddish stems in August and September on current year’s growth. The effect is similar to a very late-blooming tree Lilac. The fall color is an attractive yellow, with interesting brown lilac-like seed capsules. The winter bark is a brownish gray.  The Scott Arboretum has several amazing specimens in their collection. Can be grown as a medium sized tree or a very large shrub.

Height 40 Feet

Spread 25 Feet

Bloom Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 6

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