SARCOCOCCA saligna

Lance-shaped leaves, greenish white scented flowers and purple berries

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£15.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Evergreen - narrowly lance-shaped, finely-tapered leaves to 14cm (5½in) long, dark-green above, paler beneath.
White
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - thicket-forming shrub with erect shoots. Produces spikes of of flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long followed by ovoid purple fruit to 1cm (½in) long
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)
Full shade
Full sun - will tolerate full sun if soil remains moist
Partial shade - shelter from cold winds
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Afghanistan to Nepal
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - faintly scented
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant