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PHILLYREA latifolia
Commonly known as Jasmine box
Scented yellow-green flowers followed by black fruits in the autumn
individually £16.50 each , 3+ £14.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Whiteflies -
Place of origin
Mediterranean, southwestern Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOval, glossy, dark green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Yellow
Yellow green -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
9m (30ft) -
Spread
9m (30ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded shrub or small tree with inconspicuous, but fragrant, flowers in cymes 1cm (½in) across followed by berries 5mm (¼in) across
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size9m (30ft)
9m (30ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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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.
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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Phillyrea - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations