Maddenia hypoleuca

A rare shrub or eventually small tree, Maddenia hypoleuca has cherry-like dark green leaves, which are tinged bronze or purple when they emerge in spring. Small clusters of attractive catkin-like flowers with conspicuous cluster of yellowish stamen emerge in Spring followed by small black fruit later in the year.

Maddenia hypoleuca is best suited for a position in sun or light dappled shade with shelter from cold wind.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Maddenia hypoleuca requires shelter from cold wind.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Maddenia hypoleuca grows to be a large shrub or eventually a very small tree.
  • Height: 3 - 5 m (10 - 16 ft)
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft)