Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hamamelidaceae

Genus:

Loropetalum

Species:

Loropetalum axillare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash