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Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so good drainage is crucial.
Also known as Common Pearlbush · Garden Pearlbush · Pearl Bush
Common Pearlbrush (Exochorda racemosa) is a deciduous shrub with arching branches adorned with abundant white, pearl-like buds opening to showy white flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Thrives in temperate climates and is generally cold-hardy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so good drainage is crucial.
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more blooms next year. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also be done in late winter to shape the plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium, keeping them consistently moist and in a humid environment. Success rates are moderate.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring before new growth starts. Mature plants generally do not require frequent repotting and are best left in place once established, as they dislike root disturbance.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Common Pearlbrush (Exochorda racemosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Exochorda |
| Species | Exochorda racemosa |
Similar in genus Exochorda
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