About
This upright, evergreen shrub or small tree, with very glossy intense green leaves and large, scented, single or semi-double, white flowers with a large boss of golden stamens, produced in late summer and autumn.
About the genus
Polyspora are evergreen trees or shrubs that can grow up to 9m tall. They have smooth, peeling bark and fruit similar to the acorn. Leaves are glossy and green and flowers large, with five white petals and yellow anthers.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens
Native toFar East
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil in full sun or light shade, with shelter from cold wind
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free