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A small tree with pale pink double flowers. Mine is still tiny but already it is showing the longer
twigs that will give it enhanced elegance as a tree and has led to suggestions of hybridity. Introduced from Japan, where it was discovered in a farmers garden in Gotemba City. I discovered from the Johnstown Garden Centre websire: "The name in Japanese means "Mandarin Ducks", a reference to matrimonial loyalty, alluding to the fact that many flowers have 2 pistils. (i.e. a loyal pair)." Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS in 2012. In the write-up the forum panel said: "Distinct double flowers. this tree has the longest flowering time." |
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