Yellow-horn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Yellow-horn is a striking ornamental shrub or small tree from northern China, prized for its showy white spring flowers with yellow-to-red centers. It tolerates cold winters and adapts well to a range of well-draining soils, requiring little supplemental watering once established. An excellent choice for a low-maintenance landscape specimen in temperate gardens.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings Once Established
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 30, 2022 by Eric Brunet (cc-by-sa)
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