An upright shrub with dark green leaves above glaucous, mid-green beneath. Panicles of petalless, bell-shaped, green or yellow-green flowers, followed by long , dull, deep blue fruit. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Decaisnea fargesii
An upright shrub with dark green leaves above glaucous, mid-green beneath. Panicles of petalless, bell-shaped, green or yellow-green flowers, followed by long , dull, deep blue fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Decaisnea |
|---|---|
| Species | fargesii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Lardizabalaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | blue |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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