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Xylosma congestum

Shiny Xylosma

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

Description

This medium-sized, mounding evergreen shrub with lustrous yellow-green foliage produces new growth that is tinted rosy-red. It has a growth habit that is loose, graceful and spreading.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.