Prunus Shogetsu (Shimizu-zakura)
or rock garden
Its snowy white exfoliating bark is stunning all year round
It needs protection from harsh winds
Corymbs of inconspicuous pinkish-red pendent flowers bloom in April and May
Hydrangea quercifolia | Oak-leaved hydrangea - 60-80cm, 10lt Davidia Prunus Shogetsu (Shimizu-zakura)Hydrangea quercifolia, or Oak Leaved Hydrangea is a spreading, broad rounded, multi stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed, oak shaped, dark green leaves, red and purple in autumn. Creamy white flowers in conical panicles with large sterile florets bloom in summer and autumn. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' grows well in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well drained soils. It