Large-Leaved Mock Privet
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Mediterranean shrub with fragrant flowers ideal in hedges, flowerbeds and rockery. Bonsai. It is found in oak groves, cork oak plantations of the Mediterranean regions. It is used for landscapingrestoration and in erosion control.
Evergreen shrub up to 6-8m with large, round and dark-green leaves. Fragrant white flowers, followed by bluish-black berries. Adapts to any soil.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 10ºC/20ºC.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Edges, Singular, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Pollution tolerant, Restoration, Gravel Garden, Hedge, Topiary
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Flowering
| Flowering period | April, May, June, Spring |
|---|---|
| Fruit colour | Purple |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Phillyrea latifolia |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Bees, Seed eating birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
|---|---|
| Harvest period | September, October, Summer, Autumn |
| Stratification | Best results |
| Average germination (%) | 50 |
| Seeds per gram | 30 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Bonsai, Edges, Singular, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Pollution tolerant, Restoration, Gravel Garden, Hedge, Topiary |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun, Full shade |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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