Loropetalum chinensis

Attractive pink flowers in contrast to purple-red foliage.

Loropetalyum chinensis

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Common Name fringe flower
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating AT RISK Firewise (3)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 7
Heat Tolerance Zone 8
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Round
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 4
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 1.2
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green Purple-Red
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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