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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Phillyrea latifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Synonyms
P. media.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - olive-like[2]. It is possibly edible[105]. The fruit is an ovoid drupe about 6mm in diameter with a single seed[200].
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Medicinal Uses
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Diuretic Emmenagogue Mouthwash
Diuretic, emmenagogue. Also used as a mouthwash[46, 61].
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Other Uses
Charcoal Hedge Hedge Wood
Bears pruning well and can be grown as a hedge, tolerating maritime exposure though it is fairly slow growing[11, 49, 75]. Any trimming is best carried out in the spring[188]. Wood - fine grained. Used in turner[46, 61]. An excellent charcoal is obtained from the stems[100].
Special Uses
Hedge Hedge Scented Plants
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Cultivation details
Thrives in any soil of moderate quality[11]. Prefers a neutral to acid soil but tolerates some lime[200]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[75, K]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[184]. A slow growing plant[182]. The flowers have a rich fruity perfume[245]. This species is cultivated for its edible olive-like fruit in southern Europe[2]. (This report is possibly a mistake[K].) Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[200]. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Takes 15 months. High percentage[78]. Layering in autumn. Takes 12 months[78].
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
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Botanical References
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