Description
___ Pterostyrax psilophyllus var. leveillei CGG#14114 A fast growing but medium-sized deciduous tree with an upright and picturesque habit. The lateral branches are tiered like a Christmas tree which accentuates the beautiful hanging panicles of white flowers. To quote my plant-hunting partners at Far Reaches Farm "Our collection from Asia of what is likely the first introduction of this exceptional form of this equally exceptionally rare variety. Attractive leaves that are terminally cleft into bilateral lobes. The 12" long hanging panicles of white flowers are the finest in the genus, holding their own among the best of flowering trees. So much better than the straight species. Who s your plant daddy!!!!!" This very ornamental tree is easy in cultivation if provided with a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. This species is the highlight of the entire 22-acre garden here at the RSBG when in full bloom in late spring. ((-5?) RSBG $21.00-B
