Fringe Flower, Chinese Fringe Bush

Loropetalum chinense

Physical Characteristics

Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen Tree growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1.2 m (4ft in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to April, and the seeds ripen from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas to China and Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Depurative Dysentery Haemostatic Pectoral The whole plant is depurative, haemostatic and pectoral[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of coughing in tuberculosis, dysentery, enteritis etc[147, 218]. The leaves can be crushed and pulverised for external application on wounds[147].

Known Hazards

None known