PERSEA japonica

Exfoliating bark and greenish-white flowers on red stalks once this evergreen has matured
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Stalked, inversely lance-shaped or elliptic, pointed leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long, tapering at the bases, dark green above, whitish beneath
  • Green
    Greenish white
  • Height
    To 5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    To 3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
  • Tree
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

PERSEA japonica

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£25.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Place of origin
    Central and southern Japan, South Korea
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to acid soil
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Persea - Growing Guide
to 5m (16ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 3m (10ft)
  

Useful extras...

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