Overview

Antidesma is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Antidesma, part of the Phyllanthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Antidesma grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal and cottage and informal garden.

About

Antidesma is a bushy deciduous cultivar of the genus Antidesma, which belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for fertile, well-drained soil. Suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, it is hardy under glass in the UK (H1a). This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, coastal settings, and cottage or informal gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is typically done by seed.

About the genus

Antidesma is a genus of tropical plant in the family Phyllanthaceae formally described by Linnaeus in 1753. It is native to tropical Africa, S + E + SE Asia, Australia, and various oceanic islands. The greatest diversity occurs in Southeast Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Antidesma

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Antidesma size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Antidesma

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites and aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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