Overview

Stilbocarpa polaris is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Stilbocarpa, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Stilbocarpa polaris grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and hedging and screens.

About

Stilbocarpa polaris is a deciduous, columnar upright plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, as well as hedging and screens. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment. Propagation can be achieved through softwood cuttings, budding, or grafting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Stilbocarpa

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Stilbocarpa polaris size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Stilbocarpa polaris

Propagation

Softwood cuttings, Budding, Grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, Scale insects, Pear blister mite, Red spider mite, Sawfly larvae

Disease resistance

Fireblight, Apple canker, Silver leaf, Honey fungus

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