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  • NEOLITSEA sericea
    NEOLITSEA sericea
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Orange Dream' and NEOLITSEA sericea
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Orange Dream' and NEOLITSEA sericea
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ACER palmatum 'Orange Dream' and NEOLITSEA sericea
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    NEOLITSEA sericea

    (formerly LITSEA glauca) - very attractive silky, rusty-brown, new growth which becomes dark green above and whitish below. Highly aromatic when crushed
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Possibly scale insects under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan.
    • Evergreen
      Leaves 10-18 cm (4-7in) long.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      To 6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft) or more.
    • Tall Shrub
      Or small tree, columnar when young, spreading with age.
    • 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.

    • 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 foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      to 6m (20ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft) or more.
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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