Exochorda giraldii

The common pearbush is in the rose or Rosaceae family and originates in China and Korea. It is a shrub grown for its attractive white flowers and good plant form.

• Leaves are deciduous, alternate, simple, paddle-shaped oval, 3–9 cm long, with an entire or bluntly serrated margin.
• Flower buds resemble white pearls, hence the common name, with the buds opening into flowers with 5 frilly petals at the first hint of spring.
• Fruit is a dry coccetum of 5 fused carpels which split to release flattened seeds.
• E. giraldii var. wilsonii has flowers that are larger than in the typical variety.