Xylosma congestum

+ Add

Shiny Xylosma

 
Plant photo of: Xylosma congestum
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

Description

This medium-sized, mounding evergreen shrub with lustrous yellow-green foliage produces new growth that is tinted rosy-red. It has a growth habit that is loose, graceful and spreading.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).

Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.

Contact your water agency for assistance.