Ribbonwood. A pretty evergreen shrub with glossy, toothed green leaves and clusters of fragrant, starry white flowers with from mid to late summer. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hoheria sexstylosa
A pretty evergreen shrub with glossy, toothed green leaves and clusters of fragrant, starry white flowers with from mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hoheria |
|---|---|
| Species | sexstylosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Ribbonwood |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Woodland, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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