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Peumus boldus - clone 1

Also Known As

Boldo

Plant type

tree, shrub, herb, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'
W: 8'

planting zones

8a-10b

Peumus boldus - clone 1 plant details

Peumus boldus - clone 1 is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable, herb, shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peumus boldus - clone 1

Plant type: fruit / vegetable, herb, shrub or tree
Plant family: monimiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: distinctive bark, fragrant foliage, medicinal, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peumus boldus - clone 1

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, slow growing, evergreen tree from dry sunny slopes in Chile, its wood, bark, and fruit all used widely in traditional medicinal preparations and modern pharmacutical drugs. The aromatic leaves are shiny, 1-2.5”, dark green above and paler beneath; the summer flowers off-white, appearing in clusters; and the fruits (drupes) red -- but, as these are dioecious plants, only set if a suitable friend is nearby. Sun to part sun with little added summer moisture and well-drained soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 in a protected location. Lauraceae