Overview
Daviesia arborea is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Daviesia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Daviesia arborea grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub border and wildlife garden.
About
Daviesia arborea, commonly known as queenwood, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this shrub is suitable for shrub borders and wildlife gardens. It is best propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings and is particularly attractive during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Daviesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Daviesia arborea size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Shrub border, wildlife garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Daviesia arborea
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Daviesia arborea?
Daviesia arborea prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Daviesia arborea need?
Daviesia arborea grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Daviesia arborea hardy in the UK?
Daviesia arborea has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Daviesia arborea?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
