About
White spring flowers are borne in racemes to 9cm long and have prominent stamens. An evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 8m tall in the wild but likely to be smaller in cultivation. Elliptic to narrowly oval, leathery, dark green leaves are up to 12cm long and may or may not be toothed.
About the genus
Symplocos is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeTrees, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free