MELIOSMA dilleniifolia subsp. cuneifolia
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MELIOSMA dilleniifolia subsp. cuneifolia
Ovate bristle-toothed leaves and long spiraea-like plumes of creamy-white flowers with a hawthorn fragrance
Small
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Himalayas, China, Japan -
DeciduousMid-green leaves with downy undersides.
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White
Creamy white -
PaniclesUpright panicles
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Fully hardy
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Double Serrate
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Elliptic
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Oblanceolate
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Height
To 15m (49ft) -
Spread
To 6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree of variable habit. Flowers are followed by small, black fruits.
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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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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
If against a wall -
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shade from midday sun. Shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Mature Sizeto 15m (49ft)
to 6m (20ft)
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