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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 4 - 8 feet
Plant Spread: 4 - 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Fruiting Time: Late spring or early summer
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Semi-hardwood cuttings
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Common names
  • Laurustinus

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire UK
Date: 2022-06-24

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