Evergreen trees – flowering – Gordonia

Gordonia 

Botanical name: gordonia lasianthus 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 20-50 ft in height with up to a 15 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 7-9 

Flower color: white/yellow 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: focal point, privacy screen, naturalization 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: long blooming periods, deer resistant, fragrant blooms, good for wet areas, attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose plant food or a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the early spring to early summer months

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: sweet gum tree, american holly, blueberry bush, camellias

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no