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Xylosma congestum
Old Davis Rd., west of Environmental Horticulture
The xylosma is a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves. This plant can also be maintained as a shrub or clipped hedge.
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Botanical Name:
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Xylosma congestum
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Common Name:
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shiny xylosma
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Location:
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Old Davis Rd., west of Environmental Horticulture
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Family:
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Flacourtiaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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8-24, H1
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Native Range:
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East Asia
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Habitat:
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Near seashores in China, Japan, woodlands in Korea. Prefers regular water and well-drained soil. Tolerates most soil types and heat.
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General Habit:
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Evergreen shrub 8'-15' with equal spread, or small tree to 20'.
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Notes:
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Most commonly used as hedge. New growth is bronze colored. Leaves are oval pointed and shiny light green.
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