POLYSPORA speciosa

Once seen with its white camellia-like flowers and glossy foliage this will become a very popular garden plant
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Thick, very glossy leaves to 20cm (8in) long
  • White
    With yellow anthers
  • Height
    4m (14ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    a large shrub or small tree. Produces camellia-like flowers 10-15cm (4-6in) across followed by acorn-like seed capsules. Tan coloured bark peels with age
  • 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)
    Borderline
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

POLYSPORA speciosa

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    An attractive plant all year because of its glossy leaves
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    Southern China to northern Vietnam
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a warm, sheltered border
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Polyspora - Growing Guide
4m (14ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Biochar soil improver
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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