Maesa montana
A half-hardy evergreen shrub or multi-stemmed tree to around 3m high, with elliptic, toothed, glossy dark green leaves. Young shoots are coated with fine white hairs. Long, loose spikes of small white flowers are produced in the leaf axils in spring, followed by small white berries with orange spots
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | White Orange | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in frost-free areas, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. In colder areas, grow in a warm or temperate greenhouse, or in containers that can be overwintered indoors, in loam-based compost with added grit. Position in full light with shade from hot sun, water moderately in growth and sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 18-24°C as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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