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    Phillyrea latifolia

    Also Known As

    • Mock Privet

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-20'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

    Phillyrea latifolia plant details

    Phillyrea latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phillyrea latifolia

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phillyrea latifolia

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bearing clusters of white spring flowers with a rich fruity perfume, this elegant olive-like 15-20' small tree/large shrub has branches ?bowed by the weight of luxuriant masses of small, glossy, dark-green leaves? (Hillier) S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phillyrea latifolia plant

    How to Grow Phillyrea latifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Phillyrea angustifolia

    aka False Olive

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Phillyrea angustifolia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Osmanthus decorus

    aka Phillyrea decora, Phillyrea vilmoriniana

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Osmanthus decorus flower, foliage by Karduelis
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