Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Yellowhorn

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Requires little or no pruning.

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This rather rare plant has stunning attributes and is versatile in both growing conditions and placement in the landscape.

  • Small tree or large shrub
  • Beautiful star-shaped flowers
  • Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions

Excellent flowering tree for the small yard, perennial border or en masse in the shrub border.

Height: 8-25 ft
Spread: 10-25 ft
Zone: 4-7
Color: Red, White

Interesting Notes about Yellowhorn:

Native to China this flowering tree is relatively an unknown species here in the U.S., but with few problems with disease or insect issues it is gaining notice.  It blooms in spring followed by fruit that resembles buckeyes.  The fine-textured leaves will last long into fall.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Attractive fruit
  • Disease Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained