Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda macrantha The Bride
Exochorda x macrantha The Bride
Pearlbush, Common Pearlbush
The package was received on time. The bush was well packed, it is beautiful and quite tall, it's a pity that 3 branches broke during transportation.
Sabine, 19/05/2024
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Description
Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' is perhaps the most well-known representative of this genus of deciduous shrubs native to Asia, and undoubtedly the most planted in gardens. It owes its notoriety to its extremely graceful flowering dome appearance in spring, complemented by a beautiful weeping habit and abundant, dazzling white spring flowering. Hardy and unassuming, with no other requirements than a slightly acidic soil, it is a choice subject if you have a bit of space. It has a wide spread, often reaching 3 m (9.8 ft) wide, allowing this very beautiful Pearl Tree to express its entire ornamental value.
Exochorda 'The Bride' is a fairly old horticultural creation resulting from Exochorda x macrantha, itself the fruit of cross-breeding between Exochorda racemosa (native to eastern China) and E. korolkowii (native to Turkestan). All these shrubs belong to the Rosaceae family. 'The Bride', like its first parent Exochorda racemosa, prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils.
'The Bride' is a relatively slow-growing, compact shrub with arching branches, wider than it is tall, reaching about 2 m (6 .6 ft) in height and 3 m (9.8 ft) in spread. During April and May, its young branches are covered with a string of perfectly round flower buds, pearly white in colour, which earned it the nickname "Pearl Tree." These buds, arranged in clusters of 6 to 10 units, open into mostly semi-double flowers, 2 cm to 3 cm (0.8 in to 1.2 in) in diameter, white in colour with a pale-yellow centre. They are so numerous that they almost entirely cover the foliage. Its leaves are deciduous, appearing in spring and falling in autumn. They are light to medium green in colour, measuring 4 cm to 6 cm (1.6 in to 2.4 in) in length, and are ovate in shape, elongated and pointed at the tip. The foliage turns golden yellow in autumn before falling. This extremely hardy shrub can withstand temperatures as low as -28° C (-18.4° F).
This shrub is splendid during one month in spring, and falls into relative anonymity for the rest of the year. Its spreading growth requires ample space in a large garden. It is best planted in the front of a mixed border or free-standing hedge, consisting of larger deciduous or evergreen shrubs with staggered flowering or decorative foliage. Consider, for example, ornamental apple and cherry trees, hydrangeas, botanical roses, Parrotia, Cotinus, Forsythia, Japanese quince, anemone tree, Japanese maples, and many others. You can also plant perennials and bulbs at its base that flower at the same time, such as ipheions or chionodoxas. 'The Bride' perfectly describes the appearance of this shrub in spring, resembling a white crinoline.
Exochorda macrantha The Bride in pictures
Plant habit
Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Exochorda
x macrantha
The Bride
Rosaceae
Pearlbush, Common Pearlbush
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Exochorda 'The Bride' in full sun, not scorching, or in partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A well-tilled garden soil is suitable, but limestone soils should be avoided. Place it in deep soil during autumn for flowering in May and June. Light pruning after flowering is recommended to remove faded branches and even out the growth. Cut back the oldest branches (over 3 years old) by one third. This will promote the formation of young shoots and prevent the bush from becoming bare at the base. Carry out this pruning every two to three years, after flowering, while ensuring good ventilation in the centre of the bush. Allow it to establish itself for 2 years before starting to prune it. Choose its location carefully from the beginning, avoiding transplantations as this bush tolerates them poorly.
Note: if your soil tends to be limestone, opt for Exochorda serratifolia and E. korolkowii botanical species or their more tolerant varieties.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.