Phillyrea angustifolia - P9

Description
The Narrow-leaved mock privet (Phillyrea angustifolia) is a dense, branched shrub that produces creamy white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to May. The Narrow-leaved mock privet also has medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Narrow-leaved mock privet are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Narrow-leaved mock privet has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Narrow-leaved mock privet is a dense and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from March to May. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture

Root
Phillyrea angustifolia is a shallow-rooting plant.