Botanical Name
Compact loropetalum chinense
Cultivar
Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’ PP18331 / Purple Diamond®
Mature Sizes
4-5′ X 4-5′
Landscape Uses
They are attractive when grown in clusters or mixed screens as well as foundation in plantings, single specimens. They make attractive hedges but lose their naturally graceful form if heavily pruned. When limbed up, they form small trees.
Description
Showy pink flowers appear in Spring, deep rich purple foliage holds it’s color all season. It’s controlled growth makes it easy to use in the landscape.