Symplocos dryophila

RHS Plant Profile
hairy symplocos
Trees Shrubs

An evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 8m tall in the wild but likely to be smaller in cultivation. Elliptic to narrowly oval, leathery, dark green leaves are up to 12cm long and may or may not be toothed. White spring flowers are borne in racemes to 9cm long and have prominent stamens

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Symplocaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free