Fontanesia philliraeoides
Fontanesia philliraeoides
- Native to:
- Lebanon-Syria | Sicilia | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Genus:
- Fontanesia
- Species:
- Fontanesia philliraeoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1-2 months to break dormancy.
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