pearlbush
Exochorda racemosa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall10 to 15 feet wide
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Pearlbush (Exochorda racemosa) is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. White flowers open from early to late spring and attract bees. The arching branches reach 10 to 15 feet tall and wide, so give it room. It also tolerates drought once established.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Star magnolia, Pink Impression tulip, and Christmas fern.
Native range
Central Asia and southeastern China.