Chinese neillia
Neillia sinensis
Overview
Chinese neillia (Neillia sinensis) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to different provinces of China. It has highly aromatic leaves with small white flowers which bloom from late spring to autumn. The fruits are red and fleshy. The shrub grows in altitude high mountainous regions and prefers moisture and sunny environment. It tolerates drought and poor soils well. Chinese neillia is used in traditional medicine and in landscaping for its interesting fragrance and year-round evergreen foliage. It is also suitable for rock gardens and is admired for its ornamental value.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-7.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, March, April, May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division
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