Alpinia zerumbet, Shell Ginger. Flowering Shrub

Alpinia zerumbet, Shell Ginger. Flowering ShrubUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 Native Range: East Asia Soil: Moist, well drained, neutral to acidic. Light: Full sun to part shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 6'+ in the garden. Attributes: This clone has erect, white flower clusters as opposed to the typical pendulous clusters. It is quite tall and gradually spreads to be a wide as is tall. It can easily dug and divided to maintain width and or propagate it. Notes: It will grow down to zone 8 under

likely lower in cultivation

fast growing

little accent plant or even bonsai

There was a time not long ago when this species was not readily available

Idesia polycarpa is apparently widely cultivated

Acorns: The tree produces small

so all are subject to change

Attributes: Deciduous shrub with deeply cut

rock gardens

but worth the wait

Too hot here

Leaves: Lance-shaped