Xylosma Senticosum (Shiny Xylosma)
Xylosma Senticosum (Shiny Xylosma)
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Xylosma Senticosum (Shiny Xylosma) is a dense, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and naturally spreading, compact growth habit. Its attractive new growth emerges in warm bronze and orange tones before maturing to fresh, shiny green, creating year-round visual interest. The fine, slightly serrated leaves and graceful foliage make it an excellent choice for adding texture and structure to gardens.
Ideal for hedging, screening and privacy planting, Xylosma Senticosum (Shiny Xylosma) responds well to pruning and can be maintained as a neat formal hedge or allowed to develop into a larger informal shrub. Its hardy nature, evergreen foliage and ability to tolerate full sun to part shade make it a versatile and practical choice for gardeners seeking reliable year-round coverage and an attractive garden feature.
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Mature height
4–6 metres
Mature width
3–4 metres
Spacing
2–3 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with bronze to orange new growth and small yellow-green flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers in spring and summer, followed by small dark purple to black fruit
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance, with pruning recommended to maintain a compact shape and dense growth
Root System
Fibrous and moderately spreading root system