Choice Japanese deciduous shrub with rounded heart-shaped leaves like a redbud, turning spectacular crimson, claret and orange in autumn. A connoisseur’s autumn-colour shrub.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 6–8 | −23.3 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–7 | −18 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Brilliant crimson and claret autumn colour late October — among the very finest shrubs for autumn display
- Small dark spider-like flowers appear with the autumn colour — easily overlooked
- Demanding — needs neutral to acidic moist soil, dappled shade, and shelter
- Slow growing — well worth the patience
Categories
Related plants
Cross-check Disanthus against your zones