Pennantia corymbosa
An evergreen tree, up to around 10m high, with a distinctive juvenile form. Young stems have a zigzagging, interlacing habit and young leaves are widely spaced and shallowly lobed. As it matures, it develops a more typical rounded crown, and mature leaves are leathery and glossy, with irregularly toothed edges. Clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers are produced in spring, if pollinated these are followed on female trees by small black berries
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
- Full shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Pennantiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
May be grown outdoors in warmer regions, in moist, humus rich soil in sun or shade. Both male and female plants are required to produce berries
Propagation
Propagate by seed, providing 4 weeks cold stratification before sowing, or by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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