Botanical name | Xylosma congestum (=X. senticosum) |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Common name(s) | Shiny xylosma |
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Foliage | Its dense foliage is a glossy light green and creates a striking contrast. |
Uses in landscape design | This is a large, screening evergreen shrub that looks good grouped among dark, fine-foliaged plants. |
Interesting info | It has attractive, arching branches. |
Xylosma congestum (=X. senticosum) (Shiny xylosma)
- Botanical name: Xylosma congestum (=X. senticosum)
- Common name(s): Shiny xylosma
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A large, screening evergreen shrub that looks good grouped among dark, fine-foliaged plants. Its dense foliage is a glossy light green and creates a striking contrast. It has attractive, arching branches.
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Botanical Pronunciation: zy-LOSS-muh con-JESS-tum
Xylosma congestum (=X. senticosum) requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Its dense foliage is a glossy light green and creates a striking contrast.