Xylosma senticosum - Shiny Xylosma, Xylosma congestum
- Mature size: 2-4m tall / wide.
- Recommended spacing for hedging: 1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate-fast.
Uses
Hedge, informal hedge/privacy screen, windbreak, feature shrub/tree, lining driveways, mass plantings, garden boundaries.
Noteworthy
Hardy evergreen, low maintenance.
Tolerant
Pruning and hard cut-backs, humidity, wind, drought once established.
Colour/Growth form
Bronze-orange new foliage maturing to glossy green, tall upright shrub or small tree, dense/compact growth that responds well to pruning and shaping.
What is Xylosma senticosum?
Xylosma senticosum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree commonly used for hedging and privacy screens. It produces glossy green leaves with attractive bronze new growth, giving the plant year-round visual interest. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for forming a thick, leafy screen.
How to Care for Xylosma Senticosum
Plant in a full sun to part shade position in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing to encourage strong root growth. Light trimming throughout the year will encourage denser growth if used as a hedge, and applying a slow-release fertiliser in spring will help maintain healthy foliage and vigorous growth.
