Melliodendron xylocarpum Pink flowered

A highly desired and very rarely available Styrax relative from China, making a graceful small to medium sized tree in neutral or acid soil. A multitude of pendulous, but widely opening star shaped pink flowers line the bare branches in April, up to 6cm across. Huge woody fruit like spinning tops are produced in autumn. Hardy, but happiest in sheltered conditions, not hot and dry.