Stephanandra chinensis (Chinese stephanandra)

Botanical name

Stephanandra chinensis

Other names

Chinese stephanandra

Genus

Stephanandra Stephanandra

Species

S. chinensis - S. chinensis is a thicket-forming, deciduous shrub with arching stems bearing shallowly lobed, toothed, ovate, dark green leaves, flushed bronze when young, and panicles of white flowers from late spring into summer.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Spreading, Arching

Toxicity

Fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten.

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Colour

Flower

White in Spring; White in Summer

Foliage

Flushed bronze, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow, Orange in Autumn

General care

Pruning

Pruning Group 2 - After flowering cut back flowered shoots to strong buds or young lower growth. For mature shrubs, also cut back a quarter of old shoots to the base.

Propagation methods

Hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Suckers

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Stephanandra chinensis (Chinese stephanandra) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Hedging/Screens, Underplanting

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in full sun or partial shade.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Stephanandra chinensis (Chinese stephanandra)

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Stephanandra chinensis (Chinese stephanandra)

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Stephanandra chinensis (Chinese stephanandra)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Orgyia thyellina

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous moth pest from Eastern Asia which could be damaging to broadleaf and coniferous species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be on goods (including non-plant material) imported from Eastern Asia and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/