BLEPHAROCALYX cruckshanksii
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BLEPHAROCALYX cruckshanksii
Large shrub or small tree. Aromatic fluffy white flowers. Blue-black fruits. Smooth red-brown bark
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
In the myrtle family -
Ornamental barkPeeling bark in a snakeskin pattern on mature specimens
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Chile -
EvergreenElleptic to oblong, leathery leaves to 5cm (2in) long, turning red in autumn
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White
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Cup-shaped
4-petalled to 2cm (¾in) long -
Border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
4m (14ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub. Flowers are followed by glossy, edible black berries
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size4m (14ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Blepharocalyx - Growing Guide