ENKIANTHUS - Native to East Asia and Himalayas.

There are 2 main varieties:
Campanulatus: Upright form with red branches and elliptical, acute, dentate leaves which are green on top and red underneath.
Perrulatus: Elliptical, acute, oval leaves which are bright green on top and with long veins underneath. They bear hanging, white, flowers in April/May before leaves form.

STYLE: Suitable for most styles with exception of formal upright, cascade, broom.

WARNING: Do not spray the tree when in flower.