About
A large but compact evergreen shrub of broadly columnar habit, with narrowly ovate, jaggedly toothed dark green leaves and clusters of small, aromatic white flowers in late summer.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds. Protect the roots with a winter mulch
PruningPruning group 1 in spring or after flowering; pruning is seldom necessary
PropagationRoot semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, particulary in damp shady sites and honey fungus