Phillyrea angustifolia Plants Deep red-purple leaves that turn

Deep red-purple leaves that turn a brilliant wine red in autumn

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

yellow flowers in June

bear lovely red berries in autumn if a male plant is nearby

Fruits late mid-season

Phillyrea angustifolia Plants Deep red-purple leaves that turnRelated 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