Maesa montana

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

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

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Primulaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright, Spreading branched
Genus
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 peat-free, 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