yellowhorn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size8 to 25 feet tall10 to 25 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White with red or yellow center
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a large shrub or small tree for borders, specimen plantings, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, loamy soil. Fragrant white spring flowers have centers that turn from yellow to red, and bees love them. The glossy leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. Once established, it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Tree peony, Smooth hydrangea, and Cinnamon fern.
Native range
Central Asia and Asia.