About
Brassaiopsis mitis is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree that possesses a tropical appearance. It features large, dark green leaves that are shaped like snowflakes, and its young foliage is trifoliate. The plant has a robust, thorny stem and branches. This species is well-suited for sheltered courtyard gardens or greenhouses, where it can contribute to a lush ambiance. It is relatively rare and can be difficult to source, often commanding a higher price.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
- Native to
- Nepal, Himalayas
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required. Remove dead or dying foliage
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers with bottom heat in spring, or by leaf cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free