Overview
Weinmannia silvicola is a plant with a tree, shrub habit in the genus Weinmannia, part of the Cunoniaceae family, with evergreen, glossy, dark green foliage. Weinmannia silvicola grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, woodland garden and coastal garden.
About
Weinmannia silvicola, commonly known as tauhero, is an evergreen tree or shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Preferring well-drained loam soils with acid to neutral pH, it is suitable for woodland and coastal gardens as a specimen plant. Hardy to UK zone H4, this plant benefits from watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Weinmannia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Weinmannia silvicola size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Tree, Shrub
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glossy, Dark green
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, Woodland garden, Coastal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Weinmannia silvicola
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to honey fungus
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Weinmannia silvicola?
Weinmannia silvicola prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Weinmannia silvicola need?
Weinmannia silvicola grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Weinmannia silvicola hardy in the UK?
Weinmannia silvicola has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Weinmannia silvicola?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
