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Brassaiopsis mitis

Philippine umbrella plant

A reasonably hardy, semi-evergreen, tropical-looking shrub or small tree with unusual, large snowflake-shaped dark green foliage (trifoliate when young) and a thick thorny stem and thorny branches. A fantastic addition to a sheltered courtyard garden or greenhouse for a lush, tropical feel. A fairly rare and expensive plant to find

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Ultimate height

2.5–4 metres

Time to ultimate height

10–20 years

Ultimate spread

2.5–4 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full shade
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or North–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)

Botanical details

Family: Araliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Habit: Bushy, Columnar upright
Name status: Correct
Plant range: Nepal, Himalayas

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade in a sheltered location in milder parts of the UK. Avoid direct afternoon sun and protect from frost and cold, drying winds. If grown in a pot, bring into a greenhouse or conservatory over winter. Feed with a balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers with bottom heat in spring, or by leaf cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Sub-tropical
Wall side borders

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead or dying foliage

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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