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X Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa )
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8m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
X Chitalpa tashkentensis
Other names
Chitalpa
Genus
X Chitalpa X Chitalpa
Species
X C. tashkentensis - X C. tashkentensis is a small, deciduous tree or large shrub with long, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. In summer it has lilac-pink racemes of foxglove-like flowers. They often rebloom in late summer.
X Chitalpa tashkentensis is: Deciduous
Habit
Round headed, Upright
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Prune off basal suckers that arise from the rootstock.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa ) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 3m after 20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in a moderately-fertile, well-drained, soil in full sun. Prune off basal suckers that arise from the rootstock.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
X Chitalpa tashkentensis
Other names
Chitalpa
Genus
X Chitalpa X Chitalpa
Species
X C. tashkentensis - X C. tashkentensis is a small, deciduous tree or large shrub with long, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. In summer it has lilac-pink racemes of foxglove-like flowers. They often rebloom in late summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Round headed, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Prune off basal suckers that arise from the rootstock.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Chitalpa tashkentensis (Chitalpa ) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 3m after 20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in a moderately-fertile, well-drained, soil in full sun. Prune off basal suckers that arise from the rootstock.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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