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× Sycoparrotia semidecidua

sycoparrotia

a semi-evergreen shrub to 4m with oblong-elliptic leaves to 8cm long, turning yellow in autumn, and small clusters of reddish flowers in spring

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Ultimate height

2.5–4 metres

Time to ultimate height

20–50 years

Ultimate spread

2.5–4 metres

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or North–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)

Botanical details

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Genus: × Sycoparrotia are semi-evergreen shrubs with glossy, elliptic leaves and dense clusters of tiny brownish flowers with prominent red anthers
Name status: Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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