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Shrubs
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | Red | ||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ephedraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Iran to Mongolia & Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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