PERSEA thunbergii

Commonly known as 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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Stalked, inversely lance-shaped or elliptic, pointed leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, tapering at the bases, flushed red or bronze when emerging.
  • Yellow
    Yellow green
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
    Broad, tiered branches. Produces yellow-green, star-shaped flowers followed by purple fruits
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Sheltered position
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

PERSEA thunbergii

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Only suitable for mild areas. Syn. Machilus thunbergii
    Pests & Diseases
    Phytophthora root rot
    Place of origin
    Southern Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Many-flowered panicles 5-12cm (2-4¾in) long
    Star-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
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Persea - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  6m (20ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50

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