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SCHIMA argentea
The hardiest species with large white flowers with yellow stamens
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Evergreen - lance-shaped, tapered, scalloped or toothed leaves 7-24cm (3-10in) long, glossy, dark green with red veins.
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Height - 10m (33ft) -
Spread - 6m (20ft)
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Tree - or large shrub. Produces camellia-like flowers, to 7cm (3in) across, with 5 or 6 rounded petals, from red-tinged buds.
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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 - with midday shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Good to know - attractive, spirally-growing leaves -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Himalayas to southeastern Asia -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
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Schima - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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10m (33ft)
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