Description
Fontanesia –
There are 2 species of deciduous shrubs, in this genus. They occur from dry, open hillsides in China. Fontanesia are multi stemmed, privet-like shrubs, grown for their opposite, long, sharp pointed, bright green leaves. Grow as a large hedge, they are well suited to an urban site.
Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil, in full sun to partial shade.
F. phillyreoides – This deciduous, dense spreading shrub grows 5-10′ feet tall. It produces shiny, dull green oval to lance shaped leaves to 4″ long, with finely toothed edges. The 4 petalled, greenish white flowers appear in spring or early summer, followed by yellowish brown winged fruits about 1/3″ long.
Zones 6-9
