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Phillyrea angustifolia

  • Shrub
  • 150 cm-2,5 m high
  • Green-toned flowers
  • Silvery-grey foliage
  • Evergreen

Garden use

Use

Solitary

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Scented Evergreen Berries & fruits

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 150 - 250 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour Green
Leaf colour Grey-green, Dark green
Growth habit Ascending, Tuft
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade
Moisture Average
Soil Pervious
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Phillyrea angustifolia
Genus Phillyrea
Family Oleaceae