Overview
Anneslea fragrans is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Anneslea, part of the Pentaphylacaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 3–15 metres tall. Anneslea fragrans grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds. It is native to Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
About
Anneslea fragrans is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Pentaphylacaceae, reaching 3–15 metres. Plants are well-branched and retain their foliage year-round. Flowering takes place in June to July. It prefers full sun on neutral loam and a sheltered south-, east- or west-facing position with moist but well-drained soil.
About the genus
Anneslea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Pentaphylacaceae.
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In the garden
Anneslea fragrans is an evergreen member of the Pentaphylacaceae native to parts of South and Southeast Asia, including Assam, Bangladesh, China (south-central and southeast), Hainan, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. It grows as a shrub or small tree to between 3 and 15 metres, forming a well-branched habit over time. Place plants in full sun on a neutral, loamy soil that holds moisture yet drains freely; avoid waterlogged sites. A sheltered spot is important, and it performs on south-, east- or west-facing aspects. Hardiness is rated H3 (borderline), so choose a protected location in cooler UK districts and consider container growing where winters are exposed. Use Anneslea fragrans where a year-round evergreen structure is wanted: cottage and informal gardens, city courtyards, flower borders, gravel gardens, patios and containers all suit it. Where space is limited, keep in a large container on a sheltered patio; in larger gardens allow sufficient room for it to reach its mature stature of up to 15 metres.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anneslea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Anneslea fragrans size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 3–15 metres
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anneslea fragrans
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, rhododendron petal blight, rhododendron bud blast, silver leaf, honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anneslea fragrans?
Anneslea fragrans prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anneslea fragrans need?
Anneslea fragrans grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Anneslea fragrans grow?
Anneslea fragrans reaches a height of 3–15 metres.
Is Anneslea fragrans hardy in the UK?
Anneslea fragrans has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Anneslea fragrans?
Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, layering in autumn or grafting in late summer or late winter.