Description
Euptelea –
There are about 3 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, in this genus. They occur in woodland from Eastern Himalayas to Japan. They are grown for their attractive leaves, which are alternate, simple, sharply toothed, rounded to ovate, and are often colorful in autumn. The bisexual small, petalless, green or reddish green flowers are held in globular clusters in spring, before the leaves, followed by small, winged fruits. Grow in a large shrub border or woodland garden
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered site.
E. pleiosperma – This species is found from Chian to Northeastern India, this is the slightly taller of the 3 species and is distinguished by its more shallowly toothed leaves with somewhat whitish undersides. The small fruit usually contain more than one seed. In spring it bears flowers displaying red anthers and autumn coloring is usually red.
Zones 6-9
