Common Name: Dense Longwood or Shiny Xylosma
Botanical Name: Xylosma congestum
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Descriptions:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering Plant
Frost Tolerant (15°F/-9°C)
Groundcover
High-Hedging Plant
Shrub
Tree
Average Width Growth: 10 Feet - 15 Feet
Average Height Growth: 10 Feet - 20 Feet
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 20 Years
Plant Spacing: 8 Feet - 12 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Hardy Zones: 8A - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Early Fall
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Shiny Xylosma
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