Overview

Phillyrea angustifolia 'Ball' is a bushy shrub in the genus Phillyrea, part of the Oleaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Phillyrea angustifolia 'Ball' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated 8. Suggested uses include hedging and borders. It is native to Portugal Continental.

About

Phillyrea angustifolia, the narrow-leaved mock privet, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean.

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About the genus

Phillyrea is a genus of two species of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, and naturalized in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Phillyrea

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

dry,medium

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

sheltered

UK hardiness

8

Plant details

Phillyrea angustifolia 'Ball' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

shrub

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

hedging, borders

Native to

Portugal Continental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Phillyrea angustifolia 'Ball'

Pruning

light pruning after flowering

Propagation

semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Phillyrea whitefly

Disease resistance

Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions