DISTYLIUM racemosum
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DISTYLIUM racemosum
Spreading shrub with ovate glossy green leaves and tiny flowers in early summer which have red calyces and purple stamens
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern Japan. -
EvergreenNarrowly oblong, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves 3-7cm (1-3in) long.
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubFlowers, which lack petals, are produced in upright racemes 2.5-5cm (1-2in) tall
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds. -
Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
3m (10ft)
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Distylium racemosum - Growing Guide
