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PHYLICA arborea
Commonly known as Island Cape myrtle
Small needle-like leaves and white flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNeedle-like with white-woolly undersides
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White -
Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightYew-like shrub or small tree
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Full sun
PHYLICA arborea
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Additional Features
Good to knowA little-known plant in cultivation with scant cultural details
Place of originSouth Atlantic islands, including Tristan da Cunha group. Amsterdam Island, southern Indian Ocean -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
Phylica - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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