Enkianthus companulatus ‘Showy Lanterns’

Arguably, the finest red flowering selection; sporting a lavish display of showy cherry-red flowers in spring. The flowers are profuse and look like charming little red lanterns dangling from the tree. A real-show stopper in bloom. Your gardening friends will look upon it lustfully. Showy lanterns enkianthus will also delight you for a second season as it lights up the Fall landscape with fiery orange and red foliage. Height 10’ Width 6’ Zone 5-9 Deciduous shrub to small tree. Prefers sun to shade in acidic soil. Has similar needs and combines well with rhododendrons and azaleas.