Phillyrea angustifolia

(Mock Privet)

Evergreen shrub with shiny dark green narrow leaves. Tiny white fragrant flowers in spring. Blue-black berries in autumn. Can be clipped as topiary or hedging. Likes sun. Slow-growing, but eventually 10ft if not clipped

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Plant Type:

Tree

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Year round

Good For:

Foliage, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

White

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place