Phylica arborea

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Synonyms

Phylica arborea 'Superba'
Phylica superba hort.

Shrubs Trees

An evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 5m high or more in a sheltered position but usually much shorter in cultivation. Leaves are small, narrow and dark green, and covered with fine silvery hairs, especially on the undersides. Clusters of tiny, fragrant, greenish-white flowers are produced in spring

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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)
H2

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rhamnaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Phylica are heath-like, evergreen shrubs with small, narrow leaves often with rolled edges. The tiny flowers may consist of five petal-like sepals, or have petals modified as bristles or filaments
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Tristan da Cunha

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a warm, sunny spot in well-drained soil; will tolerate exposed and coastal sites, but shelter from cold winds. In areas prone to frost, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring, or by softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to soft scale insect

Diseases

Generally disease-free