Fontanesia philliraeoides

Fontanesia philliraeoides

Native to:
Lebanon-Syria | Sicilia | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Fontanesia
Species:
Fontanesia philliraeoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash