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    PERSEA
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    PERSEA

    Genus of about 150 species of medium-sized, evergreen trees occurring in tropical and warm-temperate regions of South and Central America, Mexico, southeastern USA. Macaronesia and southeastern Asia.

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    • Good to know
      In the laurel family. Best known is the avocado, P. americana.
    • Place of origin
      Tropical America, southeastern Asia
    • Evergreen
    • Tree
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    Persea - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties
    PERSEA thunbergii
    Japanese bay, Machilus
    (syn. Machilus thunbergii). The most striking feature of this dense large leafed evergreen tree is its striking bright red new growth which is splendid in June
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £22.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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