LAURELIOPSIS philippiana

Commonly known as Tepa

Handsome evergreen tree from Chile with a semi-weeping habit. Highly aromatic leathery leaves. Small green flowers in late spring. Perfectly hardy if grown in a sheltered wooded glade

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£55.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

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Evergreen - toothed, glossy, mid green leaves to 5cm (2in) long,
Green
Height - 20m (65ft)
Spread - 15m (49ft)
Tree
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade - dappled shade
Additional Features - Place of origin - - Chile
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -