About
A tender evergreen shrub to mid-sized tree, that can reach up to 20m in its native habitat, but more commonly Matures to 8-10m high in cultivation. Leaves are lance-shaped and glossy, dark green, and often clustered at the tips of the branches. Clusters of aromatic flowers, opening cream and developing to golden yellow sometimes streaked with summer.
About the genus
Hymenosporum is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNew Guinea to E Australia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationIn milder areas, may be grown outdoors as a specimen tree, in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Young plants need winter protection; mature plants may survive short spells around 0°C if shoots are well-ripened in summer. In colder areas, grow under glass in a conservatory or temperate greenhouse, in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun
PruningPruning group 1 or 8; hard pruning is tolerated. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass
PropagationPropagate by seed, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free