Carrierea calycina
(Goat Horn Tree)
Family - Salicaceae
Category - Large shrub or small tree
Origin - Western China
Discovered By - Ernest Wilson, then reintroduced by Peter Wharton
Year of Introduction - 1908 then reintroduced in 1994
Season of Interest - Summer
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 6m
Width - 4m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A small tree with a spreading, upright habit. Glossy, dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with finely toothed margins. Cup-shaped flowers are a shade of pale green to ivory. The flowers are held in Racemes and produced in early summer. The flowers are followed by seed Capsules that resemble goat horns once split. Trees may be, but are not always, Dioecious (male and female flowers produced on separate plants.)
A very rare tree. Discovered by Ernest Wilson in 1908 and gradually disappeared in Western cultivation until 1994 when it was reintroduced by Peter Wharton.
Flower:
Pale greenish to creamy white flowers are cup-shaped. The blooms are held in racemes and are produced in June. Woody seed capsules resemble goat horns. May be dioecious.
Flower colour: White, green
Flower shape: Cup-shaped flowers held in racemes
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to oval
Propagation:
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Will benefit from a sheltered position.
