This deciduous shrub has upright reddish branched stems that form a bushy rounded habit. It has mid green pointed toothed leaves at the end of the branches and the urn-shaped white flowers appear in drooping clusters during mid spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Enkianthus perulatus is naturally found in Japan growing in scrubland or woodlands along the coast or in the lower mountains.

It prefers an organic rich moist well-drained, moderately fertile soil that is acidic tending neutral and grows in a cool protected full sun to semi shaded position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

White Enkianthus is grown for its flowers and autumn colour. It is planted in small or Japanese gardens as a specimen or used in woodland settings. This shrub is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. It is also grown in large pots or tubs and used in courtyard settings tolerating cold conditions. ID 3094

Enkianthus (EN-kee-AN-thus) perulatus (PEH-roo-LAH-tus)

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens