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Itea ilicifolia

Quercusrobur81Quercusrobur81 Posts: 231
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Does anyone have experience of growing this beautiful plant? I have looked it up and it seems to like warmer climates-and we are east Scotland ????. There is one in the botanics in Edinburgh and it's stunning-but then, there's the botanical garden pros, and there's me... (keen but pretty clueless)

Essentially we are looking for evergreen fence cover, this seems like the dream option but maybe I should choose something hardier... any suggestions welcome!

 Thanks 

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    This one's on my radar too, so interested to hear about people's experience with it! (Although I'm in Nottingham, south-facing wall/fence surrounded by buildings so suspect hardiness won't be as much of an issue).

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • Quercusrobur81Quercusrobur81 Posts: 231

    It is beautiful. Can't find it anywhere so that could also be a problem... 

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    These guys have it...http://www.bluebellnursery.com/catalogue/trees/Itea

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Nothing ventured - as they say Elspeth!

    I think if you can give it a sheltered spot, it should be ok. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Quercusrobur81Quercusrobur81 Posts: 231

    Haha, no excuses now! I love it, it would be on a south facing fence next to green house so reasonably sheltered. Thanks!

  • Quercusrobur81Quercusrobur81 Posts: 231

    Ok, just placed an order for oneimage 

    From kelways nursery-couldn't figure out the bluebell website. Will let you know how I get on WillDB...

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