How big does plum Loropetalum get?
Plum Delight Loropetalum grows 6 to 8 feet tall with an equal spread making it an excellent selection for foundation plantings, in shrub borders, or as a small specimen tree, as espalier (trained to grow flat against a wall), or as a natural or formal hedge.
Can Loropetalum be grown as a tree?
Loropetalums that grow 6 feet or more in height can be pruned to form small single- or multi-trunk trees that are perfect for use as attractive, eye-catching specimens in the landscape. In order to tree form a Loropetalum you’ll need to remove lower branches.
How tall does loropetalum Chinense grow?
Loropetalum plants are native to Japan, China, and the Himalayas. The plants may be as tall as 10 feet (3 m.) but are usually small trees of 5 feet (1.5 m.). The leaves are oval and glossy green, set on stems with crinkly brown bark.
How fast does loropetalum Chinense grow?
One thing people don’t realize when they buy a loropetalum in a one-gallon pot is that it grows fast and it grows big. The regular form can easily grow 12 feet tall and wide in just a few years.
Do loropetalum grow well in shade?
While Loropetalum will grow happily in full sun, it will also tolerate a good bit of shade. Try Purple Pixie® or Purple Diamond® Loropetalum.
Are loropetalum fast growing?
On average, Loropetalum grows about a foot a year, though some varieties can double that and gain up to two feet annually.
How do you make a loropetalum tree?
In order to “tree-form” the plant, one should gradually begin removing lower lateral branches, crossing or rubbing branches, and any potentially diseased branches, leaving 5-7 main trunks. Eventually, most common cultivars of Loropetalum can easily be pruned to have 4′-5′ of exposed trunk!
Are loropetalum slow growing?
Loropetalum chinense is perfectly suited to growing in a small garden because of two things. First, its growth is very slow, and second, even when it has become a mature tree it is still quite small. Lastly, let us note that it is quite invulnerable to diseases and parasites which makes it an easy tree to care for.
Is loropetalum Chinense invasive?
Loropetalum is a versatile landscape plant that works as a screen, foundation planting or single specimen. This species is relatively nontoxic and noninvasive, making it a good choice for many home gardens.
How do you keep loropetalum purple?
If your Loropetalum is experiencing some kind of stress to where it hasn’t been growing actively, consider applying an organic all-purpose fertilizer to stimulate a gentle flush of new growth all over the shrub. The new growth will be a more vivid shade of purple than the older leaves.
Does loropetalum need full sun?
While Loropetalums are amenable to partial shade, the deep shade directly under a tree or on the north side of your home can be a little too dark for the plant to look its best. The purple foliage color is caused by anthocyanin, a pigment that is produced when the plant is in the sun.
How tall will loropetalum get?
Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub that generally grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar to somewhat smaller width. However, it is capable of greater height as evidenced by the 100-year-old specimens in Aiken that are 35 feet tall.
Will loropetalum grow in shade?
How much sun does loropetalum need?
Loropetalum hedges do best in partial shade or dappled shade, especially where summers are hot, as in USDA zones 9-11. A site with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. In loropetalum zone 7, a site with full sun and a southern exposure is desirable as they are not the most cold hardy.
Does loropetalum grow fast?
Does Loropetalum chinense have purple flowers?
Loropetalum chinense Purple Daydream® (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a dwarf, bushy, evergreen shrub of mounding growth habit with dark purple leaves which persist all year-round. In spring, it produces abundant clusters of bright pink, spidery flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals.
Do loropetalums have any problems?
Normally, loropetalums have few serious pest or disease problems. However, root rot can be an issue, especially in poorly drained soils. In addition, leaves may become chlorotic (yellow) in alkaline (pH greater than 7.0) soil.
How do you take care of Loropetalum chinense?
Loropetalums respond well to a light application of slow-release fertilizer in early April and again in mid-May. Loropetalum chinense may be limbed up to form small trees. Planted in the right location, they do not require pruning; however, they tolerate even heavy pruning very well.