About
A mid-sized evergreen tree, with greyish bark and drooping, slightly glossy green leaves to 27cm long. Clusters of tiny, scented white flowers are produced in spring, followed by oval-shaped black berries. New shoots and leaves are coated with fine yellow and grey hairs.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist but well drained soil, ideally in a sheltered position in light shade
PruningMinimal pruning required, see pruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free