Shiny Xylosma, Croton congestus, Xylosma senticosum, Xylosma congestum
Xylosma congesta (Shiny Xylosma) is a spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny, serrate, ovate leaves. Emerging bronze to copper, the foliage matures to bright green. Flowers are tiny and yellow but fairly inconspicuous. They are sometimes followed by dark red fruit ripening black. A versatile shrub that can make a beautiful clipped hedge or a graceful, spreading screen.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Salicaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Salicaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
How many Xylosma congesta (Shiny Xylosma) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Xylosma congesta (Shiny Xylosma) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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