Phoebe chekiangensis

RHS Plant Profile
Zhejiang phoebe
Trees

A large evergreen tree, with yellowish-brown bark and elliptic, leathery, slightly glossy green leaves to 15cm long. New shoots and leaves are coated with dense yellow-brown felt. Clusters of tiny, greyish white flowers are produced in spring, followed by purple-black berries with a dusty white coating

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

wider than 8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lauraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright, Spreading branched
Genus
A genus of 75 evergreen trees and shrubs with long, oval-shaped bronze-flushed dark green veined foliage and small, fragrant greenish-yellow flowers
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, moist but well drained soil, ideally in a sheltered position in light shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free