Rhodotypos scandens - Jetbead Maple A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid with

A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid with uncertain origins

This medium-sized deciduous tree in the mallow family native to Asia

Rarely offered in Australia

In autumn white berries appear that last on the shrub well into winter

One of the rarest maples in the wild known only from a very small and threatened population which was recently rediscovered following its introduction to cultivation in the 1930's from a scarce handful of seed

Rhodotypos scandens - Jetbead Maple A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid withA graceful arching deciduous shrub that is native to China, it has ovate deeply veined mid green leaves cover the branches that have quite a crinkled appearance. In late spring small white paper rose like flowers develop at the end of the branches which are followed in autumn small round black berries that persist well into winter. A tough plant that adapts well to most conditions in full shade to half shade.