Neysastore Yellowhorn, Xanthoceras sorbifolium, Tree 3 Seeds

Other Names: Yellowhorn, Chinese Flowering Chestnut, Shiny Leaf Yellowhorn

Zone: 4 to 7

Growth Rate: Moderate-Slow, 12 inches or less annually. Blooms at an early age.

Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree

Family: Sapindaceae

Native Range: Northern China
Height: 8 to 25 feet
Spread: 10 to 25 feet
Shape: Upright

Bloom Time: May

Bloom Color: White with red or yellow center
Flower/Fruit: 6 to 10 inch clusters of 5 petaled, 1 inch, star-shaped, mildly fragrant flowers. Flowers are followed by 2.5" fruits containing edible nuts.

Sun: Full Sun

Fall Color: Yellow

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers loamy soil. Very adaptable plant with tolerance for a wide range of growing conditions, including partial shade, damp soils or some drought.

Culture: Does not like being transplanted. Leaves and flowers are frost tender. It is self pollinating.

Uses: Grow as a specimen or in groups near the home, in the lawn or shrub border or near the patio. Also may be an effective background for spring flowering perennials. Good cut flower.