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Conservatory GreenhouseShrubs
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Acradenia are evergreen shrubs and trees, with aromatic leaves composed of three leaflets, and small star-shaped flowers borne in panicles in spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Tasmania
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in acidic potting compost in filtered light. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly and water sparingly in winter. Grow outside in frost-free areas in a fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in partial shade. Choose a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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