Exochorda giraldii

Read about Exochorda giraldii in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Exochorda Giraldii, Hesse (E. racemosa var. Giraldii, Rehd.). Similar to the preceding: Lvs. oval or elliptic, entire, very rarely crenate-serrate; petiole about 1 in. long, usually red: fls. very short-stalked or nearly sessile; petals obovate, gradually narrowed into the claw, sometimes toothed; stamens 25-30. N.W.China. M.D.G. 1909:295. G.W. 16, p. 450. Var. Wilsonii, Rehd. (E. racemosa var. Wilsonii, Rehd.). Lvs. elliptic to oblong, occasionally serrate petioles ½-¾ in. long, usually green: stamens 20-25. Cent. China. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.