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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Hamamelidaceae (Witch-Hazels) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 4-8 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Loropetalum chinense (Fringe Flower) - This compact, evergreen shrub is clothed in 2 inch long, olive-green leaves along the arching branches. Moderate grower reaching a size of 4 to 8 feet tall and as wide, possibly larger with age. Works well for use in large containers, low hedge rows or as an accent plant. Throughout the year, the occasional leaf may change colors to yellow or red. The frilly spring-blooming white flowers form on clusters at branch ends and resemble those of the Witch-hazel, to which this Chinese shrub is closely related. It does best in cool sun or part shade with regular watering. Cold hardy to about 15 degrees F. We have found that Loropetalum can go semi-deciduous in cold weather. Given an Award of Merit by the California Horticultural Society in 1981.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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