Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Stallion'
LOPHOMYRTUS
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.7m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age for density and to maintain the desired shape.

 
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Lophomyrtus x ralphii 'Black Stallion'
LOPHOMYRTUS
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.7m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blistered; black-red; red new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal hedge, topiary, formal hedge, pot, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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