POLYSPORA speciosa

Once seen with its white camellia-like flowers and glossy foliage this will become a very popular garden plant

Pot size 2 to 3 Litre

Availability Unavailable

£25.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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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
Evergreen
Thick, very glossy leaves to 20cm (8in) long
White
With yellow anthers
Fully hardy
Borderline
Serrulate
Elliptic
Oblong
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)

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Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Bee friendly

Mature Size

4m (14ft)
	3m (10ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Border

Suits a warm, sheltered border

Woodland garden
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.
Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Partial shade