Disporum bodinieri

Description

A beautiful species from Emei Shan in the Yangzi region of China, with branched stems rising to 5 feet in height, carrying elegantly drooping, creamy bells in spring, followed by striking crops of blue-black fruit. We discovered it at 2500-3000 feet, growing amongst Aucuba omeiensis, Mahonia gracilipes and Mahonia confusa. Though it is likely semi-evergreen in warmer climates, this grouping thrives in our woodland where it acts totally deciduous. A year-round favorite of our visitors.