LOPHOMYRTUS
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LOPHOMYRTUS
All have white scented myrtle-like flowers and are frost hardy - All Flower AUG-SEPT
Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees from coastal and lowland forest in New Zealand.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider if in greenhouse. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
EvergreenBroadly oblong leaves usually 1.5-2.5cm (½ to 1in) long.
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White
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Cup-shaped
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.8-2.5m (6-8ft) -
Spread
1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded vigorous shrub or small tree of open habit. Flowers 1cm (½in) wide followed by dark black-red berries.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size1.8-2.5m (6-8ft)
1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Lophomyrtus - Growing Guide
