Native: China.
Tree Characteristics
- Shape: Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
- Foliage: Evergreen, Ovate, Glossy Medium Green or Yellow, No Change
- Height: 8 - 12 feet
- Width: 8 - 12 feet
- Flowers: Inconspicuous.
- Fruit: Few, Black Berry, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches).
- Bark: Dark Brown, Dark Gray or Light Green, Furrowed, Scaly or Smooth.
- Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zones: Sunset 8 - 24.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Pests & Disease Information
- Susceptible: Giant Whitefly, Scales and Spider Mites, Chlorosis.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Medium.
- Root Damage Potential: Low.
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Biogenic Emissions: Moderate.
Source:
SelecTree. "Xylosma congesta Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 20, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/xylosma-congesta >
Updated: June 20, 2023