Camptotheca acuminate

Camptotheca acuminate

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Chinese happytree
Family: Nyssaceae

Tree native to China, winter flowers in yellow pompoms, pretty deciduous foliage. Rapid growth, then very slow. Height from 10 to 12m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C

Interesting plant

  • In winter

Sizes

10 to 15m
2 to 5m

Flower color

  • White

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Park
  • Cold greenhouse

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Flower