CLEAR CREEK® golden yellowhorn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium 'Psgan'
Masses of white flowers in spring with yellow eyes turning maroon. Unique leathery seedpods form in summer and persist into winter. Vase-shaped habit with attractive, ferny leaves. Especially hardy strain developed at Green Acres Nursery in Golden, Colorado. Large shrub or small tree.
Plant Type | Tree |
Height | 18-22 feet |
Width | 10-15 feet |
Flowering Season | April-May |
Flower Color | White |
Sun | Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-8 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | No |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2007 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, naturally has great branching structure. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived large shrub if growing conditions are correct. If it needs to be pruned, follow ISA pruning techniques. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |