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Notelaea ligustrina
New South Wales ironwood
An evergreen tree, up to 12m high in its native range but often smaller in cultivation, with narrowly lance-shaped, dull green leaves. Clusters of small, pale yellow-green flowers are produced in spring. These are followed by berries, which vary in colour from white to red to purple
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | White Red Pink Purple | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained loam, in partial or full shade. Suitable for mild areas where it could be useful for woodland planting or screening
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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