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Enkianthus campanulatus
A delicate garden shrub for the collector, with dainty cream colored bell-shaped flowers with red veins in spring and spectacular fall color; very fussy about growing conditions, a perfectly drained moist acidic soil is essential
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Redvein Enkianthus will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is not originally from North America.
Height
8 feet
Width
6 feet
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Water Needs
average to moist
Hardiness
Zone 5a-5a
Growth Rate
slow