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AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla

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AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla

Commonly known as Himalayan laurel

Long, narrow leaves sparsely speckled with yellow. Purple flowers

Evergreen
Narrow, tapered leaves to 20cm (8in) long
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet

Purple-red
Height
1.8m (6ft)
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

Slow-growing shrub. Flowers are carried in conspicuous sprays
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full shade
Partial shade

AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£20.00

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Trouble free
	Place of origin	China

Flower Shape

Panicles

Garden Location/Conditions

Woodland garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Dentate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Lanceolate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

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