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Pterostyrax Species, Epaulette Tree

Pterostyraxcorymbosus

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Family
Styracaceae (sty-ra-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pterostyrax (ter-oh-STY-raks)
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Species
corymbosus (kor-rim-BOW-sus)
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Synonym
Halesia corymbosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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