PL#3028
'(Lardizabalaceae) coriacea'
Holboellia
Flower Color: Purple-Blue Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Early Spring Mature Height: 6-20′(2-6m) Pruning Requirement: Prune to Shape Planting Aspect: Full Sun / Partial Shade Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 7 Foliage: Yes Fragrant: Yes Price Group: Standard About Holboellia (Lardizabalaceae) coriacea A vigorous evergreen reaching 23′(7m) displaying small purplish white male and female flowers on the same plant, followed by purple fruit. The fleshy sausage shaped fruit is rarely produced unless planted against a sunny wall. Holboellia is usually grown for its attractive evergreen foliage. No pruning is required. If pruning is desired, prune to shape after flowering.
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- Genus
- Holboellia
- Species
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- Cultivar
- (Lardizabalaceae) coriacea
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- Hardiness zones
- 7 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 6–20 ft
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- Description
- Flower Color: Purple-Blue Flower Form: In Clusters Flowering Period: Early Spring Mature Height: 6-20′(2-6m) Pruning Requirement: Prune to Shape Planting Aspect: Full Sun / Partial Shade Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 7 Foliage: Yes Fragrant: Yes Price Group: Standard About Holboellia (Lardizabalaceae) coriacea A vigorous evergreen reaching 23′(7m) displaying small purplish white male and female flowers on the same plant, followed by purple fruit. The fleshy sausage shaped fruit is rarely produced unless planted against a sunny wall. Holboellia is usually grown for its attractive evergreen foliage. No pruning is required. If pruning is desired, prune to shape after flowering.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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- Asexual propagation forbidden
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