About

A stately tree, reaching 3-10m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest.

About the genus

A genus of 75 evergreen trees and shrubs with long, oval-shaped bronze-flushed dark green veined foliage and small, fragrant greenish-yellow flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible