Botanical Name: Xylosma congestum
Common Name: Shiny xylosma Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, loosely rounded shrub, with slender branches rising upward and spreading to form a graceful, fairly dense canopy if unpruned older plants may become treelike if trained; outer branches droop Height 6-10' (15') Spread 3/4 to equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil prefers well-draining; tolerates most but highly alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24); thrives in sunny mild-climate areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, ovate-elliptic; 1-3" long, bright, shiny green, with serrate margins; the leaves tend to drop in March-April Flowers tiny, yellowish green, insignificant; in small axillary clusters Fruit a tiny drupe Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: large background mass, valued for its glossy 'clean' foliage and loose form; is easily pruned into formal or informal hedges; small shade tree if trained Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates some drought afterestablished; avoid overwatering in poorly-drained soils Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron to correct chlorosis Pruning to shape desired, anytime, as needed Pests/Diseases spider mite, scale; foliage may show salt burn Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Flacourtiaceae Notes: |
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