BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare tree native to parts of eastern China and Korea, Tetradium daniellii has attractive, long pinnate (feather-like) leaves and clusters of scented creamy-white flowers in late summer. These flower are are extremely popular with bees and butterflies and are followed by curious dark reddish-purple fruit in autumn (a favourite for birds!). An unusual garden tree, established specimens have a distinctive umbrella shape.

Features

• Common name: Bee-bee tree.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August
• Flower Colour: Creamy-white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small spreading, umbrella shaped tree.
• Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
• Spread: 10 m (32 ft)
• Notes: This plant is also known as Euodia hupehensis.
• Supplied Size: 80 - 100 cm tall in 3L containers