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Daphne oleoides

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Mediterranean dwarf with leathery leaves, fragrant. The size after 10 years is 50 cm. The flower colour is cream white, berries red. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is June - July.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Zwitserland 2008

Other information on the picture : Rochers de Nay - Jardin A<'Oleoides' Mezereon> -

Common name : Olive tree-leaved spurge

Family : Thymelaceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Zwitserland 2008

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Zwitserland 2008

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : red
fruit / seed period : august - september
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : mostly hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop