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DAPHNIPHYLLUM macropodum
(himalaense subsp. macropodum) - attractive and unusual evergreen with rhododendron-like leaves and pungent purplish clusters of flowers. Perfectly hardy
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly oblong, leathery dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, glaucous beneath.
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GreenFemale flowers
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMale flowers deep purple-pink -
Height6m (20ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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Tall Shrub
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TreeOr large shrub. Produces petalless flowers
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sunshelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
DAPHNIPHYLLUM macropodum
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plants
Good to knowMale and female flowers appear on separate plants
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChina, Japan, KoreaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesAxillary racemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowersPungent
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Daphniphyllum - Growing Guide
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- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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