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The Enkianthus is a stunning shrub that adds a distinctive accent to any landscape design.This dome-shaped shrub or small tree has a bushy to umbrella-like form, featuring small, reddish-beige, bell-shaped flowers with intricate veining that hang in graceful clusters. Some varieties also bloom with white or pink flowers. When allowed to grow in tree form, it can reach heights of 15 to 20 feet at maturity. Its leaves turn a vibrant pumpkin color in the fall before they drop.
How to grow: Plant in full sunlight or bright partial shade, with acidic, well-drained, average soil. For shaping, prune after flowering in late spring, removing any sucker growth.
Uses: This plant is perfect for accentuating garden spaces, or as part of foundation plantings and shrub borders. It’s particularly striking when viewed from below, allowing the flowers to be admired from an upward perspective.
Scientific name: Enkianthus campanulatus
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