Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Rhodotypos scandens
Last Review
Features
Simple, white flowers in early summer; crisp, dark green foliage in summer; fruits are shiny, black and beadlike and persist into winter.
Culture
Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil is best; tolerates alkaline soils
Notes
The ornamental features of this plant are mild compared to other shrubs, but it is a durable shrub for shady sites.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Rounded to slightly broad rounded
Native Regions, Text
China and Japan
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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picID
18539
Image
picID
18540
Image
picID
18541
Pathogen
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
426