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Premna microphylla

Also Known As

  • Gumira japonica
  • Gumira microphylla
  • Premna formosana
  • Premna japonica
  • Premna microphylla japonica
  • Premna microphylla var. japonica
  • Japanese
  • Japanese Neem
  • Musk Maple
  • Neem Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Premna microphylla plant details

Premna microphylla is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Premna microphylla

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bonsai, musk-scented, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Premna microphylla

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small leaves with wavy margins are furry when young and unusually scented on this uncommon, small, much-branched shrub; small dark-purple fruits. S-PSh/M
Deciduous shrub trained to a central leader - shaped like a small tree. Opposite leaves are very variable in shape, pretty and shiny. Very Musky smell keeps deer at bay. This is one of very few trees that are this small. Quite handsome. Needless to say, extremely rare! "Huangmao douhucai" in Chinese Medicine. We have had this in our Zone 6B garden for 10 years. How much more cold hardy than that we don't know. Great for Bonsai. Note this is known as Japanese Neem tree, not Indian Neem Tree which is a totally different plant and it's really native to China but introduced into Japan where it was found.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Premna microphylla plant

How to Grow Premna microphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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