Species yellowhorn

yellowhorn

Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a lovely, deciduous tree native to northern China and eastern Russia. It grows up to 25 feet tall with a rounded crown. Its unique, palmate leaves are bright green and 6 to 12 inches long. In early summer it blooms with clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers that are 3 to 6 inches wide with prominent yellow stamens. In the fall its impressive green seed pods are 1-2 feet long and contain several seeds. Yellowhorn has several uses, from being an ornamental to providing food and medicine. It also can be used in the production of biodiesel and crafts.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 7

Flowers:

White with red or yellow center Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun

Cones:

Yes

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Yellowhorn thrives in moist soil, so regular watering is essential for producing lush foliage and maximum flowers. Water this plant once or twice a week, making sure to keep the soil moist but not too wet. Make sure the soil is well-draining and water until the top few inches of soil becomes moist. When temperatures reach 85-90°F (29-32°C), increase watering to every other day or even twice a day. Overwatering is a risk, so if too much moisture is present, cut back on the frequency. During the winter months, watering is reduced to once a week or less.

sunlight

The yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a deciduous shrub that needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive. It grows best in full sun conditions, but can also tolerate light shade, especially when young. For optimal growth and flowering, it should receive full sun during the warmer months of spring and summer and partial shade during the cooler months of fall and winter. The yellowhorn does well in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9 and prefers soil with neutral or slightly acidic pH levels.

pruning

Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a deciduous shrub that is best pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done sparingly, focusing mainly on removing dead or diseased wood and trimming off any shoots growing outside of the desired shape of the shrub. When pruning yellowhorn, start by removing any broken, diseased, or dead wood with pruners or loppers. Make sure to make cuts just outside of any buds or nodes on the stem in order to encourage new growth. Then thin out the canopy by removing shoots from the center of the shrub and trimming back any wayward branches. Finally, lightly shape the shrub by pruning off any overlong branches.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Jul
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Starts Flowering

Yellowhorn typically starts flowering in April.

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