Narrow-leaved mock privet (Phillyrea angustifolia) is an evergreen shrub, resistant to drought, wind, and salt. Perfect for Mediterranean or coastal gardens.
Description
Native to the Mediterranean basin and Western Asia, Phillyrea angustifolia belongs to the Oleaceae family. Also known as wild olive, it is valued for its resilience in dry, windy environments.
Adult height : 2 to 3 m
Adult spread : 1.50 to 2.50 m
Habit : Bushy, rounded and dense
Foliage : Evergreen; narrow, leathery leaves, bronze-green to dark green, 3–8 cm long
Flowering period : March to May
Flowers : Small, creamy to greenish, fragrant, discreet but nectar-rich
Fruits : Small bluish-black drupes, inedible but attractive to birds
Hardiness : Good, down to –16 °C
Exposure : Full sun or partial shade
Soil : Light, well-drained, poor to stony; tolerates dry and calcareous soils
Tolerance : Excellent tolerance to wind, salt, drought and pollution
Preparation : Loosen soil; no enrichment needed, mulching recommended
Spacing : 2 m for free or clipped hedges
At planting : Regular watering for 2 years to ensure establishment
When mature : Very low water needs; tolerates prolonged dry periods
When : After flowering or late summer
Advice : Responds well to pruning; suitable for compact hedges or natural growth
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer or seed propagation for non-hybrid forms
Positions : Windbreak hedge, coastal garden, slopes, Mediterranean beds, specimen or container
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Perennials :
Susceptibility : Very robust; little affected by pests or diseases
Prevention : No special care required; thrives even in harsh conditions
Plant in full sun for optimal growth, water regularly during the first two years, prune after flowering to densify the shape, use on dry slopes for low maintenance, and combine with other Mediterranean plants for a harmonious effect.
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Narrow-leaved mock privet (Phillyrea angustifolia) is an evergreen shrub, resistant to drought, wind, and salt. Perfect for Mediterranean or coastal gardens.
