Phillyrea angustifolia Plants Frans Fontaine preserves the attractive

Frans Fontaine preserves the attractive lateral boughs of the species and retains its columnar habit throughout its life

finely toothed leaves turn brilliant red accompanied by purple seed pods

The cultivar 'Caucasica' is more vigorous than the species making it suitable for pleach training

semi-double scarlet-red flowers in peony-form with yellow anthers in spring

orange-yellow splashed crimson in autumn

Phillyrea angustifolia Plants Frans Fontaine preserves the attractiveRelated to olive, this evergreen Mediterranean native develops into a dense, broadly round shrub reaching 3m. The privet like leaves are narrow and glossy dark green. Small, scented, cream coloured flowers from late spring to early summer are followed by purplish black fruit. Needs light, well drained soil. Excellent for coastal sites. H5