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PERSEA
Genus of about 150 species of medium-sized, evergreen trees occurring in tropical and warm-temperate regions of South and Central America, Mexico, southeastern USA. Macaronesia and southeastern Asia.
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Place of origin
Central and southern Japan, South Korea -
EvergreenStalked, inversely lance-shaped or elliptic, pointed leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, tapering at the bases, dark green above, whitish beneath
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GreenGreenish white
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
To 5m (16ft) -
Spread
To 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Mature Sizeto 5m (16ft)
to 3m (10ft)
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