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Rehderodendron macrocarpum

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Rehderodendron macrocarpum is a rare, spreading tree from southern China and Vietnam, noted for its fragrant white flowers and ribbed, sausage-like fruit.

One of two Rehderodendron in the David C. Lam Asian Garden, Rehderodendron macrocarpum is the most common species in cultivation. Like the closely related Styrax (storax or snowbell), Rehderodendron produce masses of hanging, bell-shaped flowers along the undersides of leafy branches. This specimen is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest and is spectacular in bloom in late spring, especially when viewed from below. Styracaceae in UBC's collection include Styrax (ca. 15 spp.), Pterostyrax (3 spp.), Melliodendron (1 sp.), Sinojackia (2 spp.), Halesia (2 spp.) and Rehderodendron (2 spp.).

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