Securinega suffruticosa –

Description

Securinega – There are 20 deciduous, monoecious or dioecious shrubs in this genus. They are found naturally occurring from temperate and sub-tropical regions of Northeastern Asia to China.. Securinega species are grown for their upright, arching branching habit and alternate, elliptic or ovate to ovate-lance shaped, bright yellowish green leaves. Grow in a massed screen planting. Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. S. suffruticosa – This upright, arching shrub from Northeastern Asia to China grows 6′ feet tall and 5′ feet wide. It produces elliptic to ovate-lance shaped, bright green leaves, to 2 ½” long, wedge shaped at the bases. In midsummer, bears axillary, insignificant, petalless, greenish white flower, to 3/4″ across, the males in clusters and the females singly. Zones 5-7