Daphne tangutica

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Family: Thymelaeaceae

Distribution: Tibet, China

Hardiness: Zone 6b -5 to 0 F

Life form: Evergreen shrub

Usage: Ornamental border, bedding or container plant

Comments: Daphne tangutica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub. It has a compact, mounding growth habit that reaches about 4 feet tall and wide. The leaves are small about 1 to 3 inches long, and smooth/glossy in texture. Flower buds emerge in late winter/early spring. The buds are purple, and the open flowers are white/slightly pink and very fragrant. Late summer to fall there is a bright orange/red fruit.

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1: 1000 s, 1500 e (ST 1000,1500) • Accession: 2013-018/1 • Provenance: Garden
2: 1000 s, 1500 e (ST 1000,1500) • Accession: 2013-018/2 • Provenance: Garden
3: 1000 s, 1500 e (ST 1000,1500) • Accession: 2013-020/1
4: 1000 s, 1500 e (ST 1000,1500) • Accession: 2013-020/2
5: Herbarium (HERB) • Accession: 2013-018 (2)‎ • Provenance: Garden
6: Herbarium (HERB) • Accession: 2013-020

Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA

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Daphne tangutica

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