Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit this tree is reasonably drought-tolerant

this tree is reasonably drought-tolerant for a poplar and adapted to saline soils

In china the leaves are used in cooking as they have a pleasant onion flavour

As it ages the peeling bark develops colours that can seasonal interest

it performs best away from cold winter winds

two-tone flowers

Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit this tree is reasonably drought-tolerantThis unusual clump forming deciduous shrub is a great addition to the woodland garden with large toothed fuzzy green leaves that resemble those of Hydrangeas. In late summer the clumps are topped with upright, light pink brush like flower spikes. Very easy to grow in a variety of soils and moisture.