GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• ORIGIN: Native to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, China)
• CLIMATE: The plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. Hardy in most of the UK, except for inland valleys, higher elevations, and the central and northern regions. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens.
• EXPOSURE: Partial shade.
• SOIL: Fertile, moist and well-drained soil.
• GROWTH: Slow.
• PATHOLOGY: Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, honey fungus.
• PROPAGATION: Sowing
• PRUNING: Requires minimal pruning. Lightly prune or shorten any shoots that detract from symmetry. Regularly remove faded flowers
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GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

• DIMENSIONS: Can reach 2.5 - 4 m in height.
• HABIT: In cultivation, it will form a large shrub or a small tree.
• TRUNK:
• BARK:
• BRANCHES :
• NOTE:

 PHYSIOLOGY OF LEAVES

• SHAPE: Thick, very glossy, narrow, entire leaves, sometimes slightly toothed, up to 20 cm long.
• COLOUR: Bright green.
• NOTE: Evergreen shrubs.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FLOWERS

• TIME: January.
• SHAPE: Single or semi-double flowers.
• COLOUR: White.
• NOTE: Fragrant flowers.

PHYSIOLOGY OF FRUIT

• SHAPE:
• COLOUR: Brown.
• SEEDS:
• NOTE :