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Lagunaria patersonia

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Lagunaria patersonia, Primrose Tree, White Oak, Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Sallywood, Itchy Bomb Tree, Cow Itch Tree, Lagunaria Tree, Lagunaria patersonia Itchy Bomb Tree

Lagunaria patersonia, commonly known as the Primrose Tree, is an attractive, evergreen tree featuring lovely flowers. The showy, single flowers are produced from summer through autumn and start out pink but gradually fade to white. They are great for attracting birds and bees and are complemented with lush, olive-green foliage as it grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide though. Lagunaria patersonia is commonly grown as a specimen, maintained in a courtyard or cottage garden, added to a mixed planting, or used in an avenue planting.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:10.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asLagunaria patersonia, Primrose Tree, White Oak, Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Sallywood, Itchy Bomb Tree, Cow Itch Tree, Lagunaria Tree, Lagunaria patersonia Itchy Bomb Tree
Sku11627

Lagunaria patersonia Details

Lagunaria patersonia, commonly known as the Primrose Tree, is an attractive, evergreen tree featuring lovely flowers. The showy, single flowers are produced from summer through autumn and start out pink but gradually fade to white. They are great for attracting birds and bees and are complemented with lush, olive-green foliage. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate light frost and short periods of dry periods but will benefit from protection while establishing. Lagunaria patersonia is commonly grown as a specimen, maintained in a courtyard or cottage garden, added to a mixed planting, or used in an avenue planting.

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Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

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