Maddenia hypoleuca

£35.00

A rare shrub or eventually small tree, Maddenia hypoleuca has cherry-like dark green leaves, which are tinged bronze or purple when they emerge in spring.

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A rare shrub or eventually small tree, Maddenia hypoleuca has cherry-like dark green leaves, which are tinged bronze or purple when they emerge in spring. Small clusters of attractive catkin-like flowers with conspicuous cluster of yellowish stamen emerge in Spring followed by small black fruit later in the year.

Maddenia hypoleuca is best suited for a position in sun or light dappled shade with shelter from cold wind.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Maddenia hypoleuca requires shelter from cold wind.
Flowering Period: March - April.
Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
Habit: Maddenia hypoleuca grows to be a large shrub or eventually a very small tree.
- Height: 3 - 5 m (10 - 16 ft)
- Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft)

Brand BlueBell Nursery

Data sheet

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large, Tree - Small
Growing Conditions: Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowering in Spring, Foliage - Purple/Red, Fruit - Ornamental, Catkins, Rare and Unusual