Xylosma

Xylosma schwaneckeana

Salicaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Xylosma schwaneckeana is an evergreen ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun and prefers medium watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 6-9, reaching a height of 1.5-3 meters. The plant blooms from July to September with white and green flowers and prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It is not fragrant but attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

1.5–3 m

Spread

1.5–3 m

Zones

6–9

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Growing Tips

Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for this shrub.
Watering: Provide medium watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil: Prefers well-draining loamy, sandy, or clay soils.
Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 6-9.
Pruning: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

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