Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot and soil mix.
Also known as Chinese Flowering Chestnut · Goldenhorn · Shiny-Leaved Yellowhorn
Xanthoceras (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is an ornamental deciduous shrub or small tree known for its showy, fragrant white flowers with red and yellow markings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm summers and cold winters for dormancy; protect from extreme frost when young.
Light
25% intensity
Feed in spring and early summer with diluted balanced fertilizer; cease in late summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot and soil mix.
Prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done to maintain size and encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning, as it may reduce flowering in the following year.
Propagate by seed, which requires stratification (a period of cold treatment) to germinate. Can also be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer, though this is more challenging and requires a well-draining medium and high humidity.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring, while mature plants can be repotted every 3-4 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excessive moisture retention.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Xanthoceras (Xanthoceras sorbifolium)
Where Xanthoceras (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Xanthoceras |
| Species | Xanthoceras sorbifolium |
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