PERSEA thunbergii

The most striking feature of this dense large leafed evergreen tree is its striking bright red new growth which is splendid in June

£25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

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
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