About
Perfumed, star-shaped pure white flowers are produced in clusters during the summer months. A semi-evergreen or evergreen large shrub or tree. It is upright in habit with large, oval, toothed glossy dark green leaves.
About the genus
Hoheria can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees with simple, toothed leaves, often distinctive juvenile foliage on young plants, and terminal umbels of fragrant white, 5-petalled flowers with prominent stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal
Care notes
CultivationChoose moderately fertile, well-drained soil, that is neutral to alkaline, in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate slightly acid soil. Roots will benefit from a protective mulch in winter. Evergreen except in coldest winters or when exposed to cold, drying winds. Can tolerate warm coastal winds
PruningPruning Group 1, though not usually necessary
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe, semi-hardwood cutting or by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, particulary in damp shady sites and honey fungus