Xylosma congesta
SHINY XYLOSMA, DENSE LOGWOOD
Flacourtiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Apactis japonica, Croton congestus, Hisingera japonica, H. racemosa, Kurkas congestum, Myroxylon japonicum, M. racemosum, Xylosma apactis, X. japonica, X. racemosa, X. senticosa

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Xylosma congesta
SHINY XYLOSMA, DENSE LOGWOOD
Flacourtiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & formal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, topiary, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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