Shinyleaf Yellowhorn Seeds
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
£12.59 – £14.78
Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) captivates with its white and red spring flowers, offering both ornamental beauty and practicality. A rare find in UK gardens, it promises year-round interest and adaptability.
- ✓ Grow your own Shinyleaf Yellowhorn tree from seed and enjoy the beautiful flowers and foliage of this ornamental species, perfect for any garden
- ✓ These Xanthoceras sorbifolium seeds have been carefully harvested and packaged to ensure the highest quality and viability for successful germination
- ✓ Shinyleaf Yellowhorn is a stunning deciduous tree with attractive pinnate leaves, white flowers tinged with red, and edible nuts in autumn
- ✓ Xanthoceras sorbifolium is a low-maintenance tree that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for various landscapes
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Yellowhorn, Xanthoceras sorbifolium, is a unique and highly ornamental tree or large shrub, distinguished by its stunning white flowers with red centres that bloom in late spring.
Originating from China, this deciduous species is prized in UK gardens for its adaptability, moderate size, and the spectacular display of blossoms that attract pollinators. Yellowhorn thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings.
Beyond its floral appeal, the tree produces nuts, adding a functional aspect to its ornamental value. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to introduce an exotic touch to their outdoor spaces, as it remains relatively uncommon in cultivation.
With a growth habit that can be shaped into a single trunk or multi-stemmed form, Yellowhorn offers flexibility in garden design. Its leaves turn a lovely yellow in autumn, providing seasonal interest.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Flower Colour
White
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Rare / Hard to Find Trees
Natural Germination: Xanthoceras sorbifolium seeds typically do not require a period of cold stratification to break dormancy. Sow in Spring when the weather starts to warm.
Artificial Stratification: For controlled germination, soak the seeds in water, then mix the seeds with a moist substrate and plant out, germination should occur at about 15C.
Additionally, Xanthoceras sorbifolium seeds have a hard outer shell, so it’s beneficial to slightly scarify the seeds before stratification. This can be done by gently rubbing the seeds with sandpaper or nicking the seed coat with a knife, being careful not to damage the inner seed. This scarification helps water and air penetrate the seed coat, aiding in the germination process.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Germinate
Expect about 98% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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