X Gordlinia grandiflora 'Sweet Tea'

Mountain Gordlinia

Family: Theaceae Tea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Pyramidal
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing