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lacteus - Shrub
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A
large evergreen shrub with dark green elliptical leaves. Heads (cymes)
of up to 100 white flowers in summer are followed by round red berries
about 1/4" long and persist over winter.
Height and spread: 4m x 4m (12ft x 12ft)
Soil: moist, well-drained, will tolerate dry positions
Position: full sun or partial shade
Rate of growth: slow - medium
Hardiness: fully hardy
Uses - Hedging / mixed border
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Planting distance when used for hedging |
Clipped height | Number of times to clip per season and when | Responds to renovation? | Pruning |
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45-60cm, 18-24" |
1.5-2.2m, 5-7ft |
1, after fruiting | Yes | Usually requires minimal pruning. Prune in winter or mid spring if required. Renovation can be carried out by cutting back lateral branches to main shoots or the whole or selected plants to 30cm, 12" of ground in late winter. |