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Symplocos chinensis f. pilosa

Sapphireberry

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Symplocos chinensis f. pilosa - This species of Sapphireberry was very similar in appearance to the better known Symplocos paniculata when Russell Stafford and I stumbled upon it at Arnold Arboretum. Gorgeous blue fruits cover the shrub in the middle-late to late season from lovely cream-white spring panicles. Yellow fall color may occur though it is a bonus when this happens. Seed grown. Bees and birds are drawn to it like magnets to each other.


Height:

10-20 ft

Spread:

10-20 ft

Colors:

White

Zone:

4 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Symplocos chinensis f. pilosa

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Songbirds
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Mostly Sunny
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Screen
  • Border
  • Shrub Border
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Wildlife Garden
  • Hedgerow
  • Natural Garden
  • Cutting Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • China
  • Japan
  • Himalayas

Propagated By

  • By Seed / Potted