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long-fruited polyspora

Polyspora longicarpa

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Polyspora
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree, with very glossy deep green leaves and large, scented, single or semi-double, white flowers with a large boss of golden stamens, produced in late summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil in full sun or light shade, with shelter from cold wind

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors as soon as ripe, or by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage Informal

Planting Places

BordersWall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years