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BILLARDIERA longiflora 'Fructo Albo'
Commonly known as Appleberry
Rare form with white fruits
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLinear-lance-shaped, deep green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
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CreamCreamy white -
Height2-3m (6½-10ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingSlender, wiry-stemmed climber. Flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid berries 2cm (¾in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shadeRequires a sheltered site.
BILLARDIERA longiflora 'Fructo Albo'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites under glass.
Place of originAustralia(New South Wales to Tasmania). -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternSolitary, bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Billardiera - Growing Guide
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