Botanical Name: Hymenosporum flavum
Common Name: Sweetshade Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant with short lateral branches; develops a narrow, loose, oval canopy Height 10-40' (50') Spread 1/2 to 2/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil grows best in well-draining loam soils Hardiness tender (zones 21-24); requires mild-climate habitat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate (crowded near ends of branches), elliptical-obovate; 2-6" long, shiny; margins sometimes undulate Flowers yellowish, 1" broad, very fragrant, in loose terminal 4-8" clusters; spring-early summer Fruit a stalked capsule: 1" long, dull tan, with winged seeds Propagation: seed or semihardwood cuttings Usage: a desirable small vertical accent tree, used for its fragrant flowers and glossy foliage; suitable for use as a street tree, patio tree or lawn tree; for subtropical, informal landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular (provide good drainage); plant not very drought-tolerant Fertilizing balanced, in spring and late summer; check for chlorosis Pruning to shape desired; head high when young Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold, scale Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
Your pictures go here |