Phillyrea consists of evergreen shrubs characterized by their simple, opposite, and leathery foliage. These plants produce small, frequently aromatic white blossoms, which are succeeded by berries that range in color from purple to black.

Phillyrea

Phillyrea angustifolia is a compact evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features slender, dark green leaves that measure up to 6 centimeters in length. In late spring and early summer, this plant produces small clusters of fragrant off-white flowers in the leaf axils.

Phillyrea angustifolia

Phillyrea angustifolia f. rosmarinifolia is a compact evergreen shrub that reaches up to 1.5 meters in height. It features slender, dark green leaves that are linear in shape. During early summer, the plant bears small, creamy-white flowers that emit a subtle fragrance, despite their modest appearance. This variety is well-suited for use in hedges or for topiary applications.

Phillyrea angustifolia f. rosmarinifolia

Phillyrea angustifolia f. rosmarinifolia 'French Fries'

Phillyrea angustifolia from Mallorca

Phillyrea latifolia is a perennial shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 8 meters. It features dark green foliage with leaves measuring as much as 6 centimeters in length. In spring, it produces fragrant yellowish-green flowers, which are not particularly prominent, and these blooms give way to black fruits.

Phillyrea latifolia

Phillyrea latifolia 'Buxifolia' is a compact evergreen shrub or small tree that reaches heights of up to 9 meters. It features oval, shiny dark green foliage. In early summer, clusters of small, greenish-white flowers appear, emitting a subtle fragrance. These blossoms give way to round, blue-black berries.

Phillyrea latifolia 'Buxifolia'

Phillyrea latifolia 'Les Barres'

Phillyrea latifolia 'Macrophylla'

Phillyrea latifolia 'Niwaki'

Phillyrea latifolia 'Rodrigueziensis'

Phillyrea latifolia 'Rotundifolia'

Phillyrea latifolia f. spinosa

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