Legrandia concinna
A small evergreen tree to about 8m tall, from the temperate forests of central Chile. Very rare in cultivation with attractive reddish-brown, peeling bark and aromatic, leathery, dark green leaves to 3cm long, deep red as they emerge. Produces large, fragrant, white myrtle-like flowers with long stamens, during early to midsummer followed by red fruit
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
A genus of one known species of small, evergreen tree with leathery dark green aromatic leaves and large, white, myrtle-like flowers with long stamens in summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Best grown with the protection of a warm wall, or overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 9 or Pruning group 13 if wall-trained
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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