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Loropetalum chinense 'Snowmound'

Family Hamamelidaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   7a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H3 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Loropetalum chinense 'Snowmound' (Chinese fringeflower) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late winter to early spring. This broadleaf evergreen is rounded in form and has medium green and deep green foliage that is matte, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, ground cover, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Loropetalum chinense 'Snowmound' tolerates drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Loropetalum chinense 'Snowmound' (Chinese fringeflower) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.