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Phillyrea angustifolia 'Green Line' - dark green leaves

Phillyrea angustifolia 'Green Line'

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A handsome and unusual small to medium sized, compact shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and small, creamy-yellow flowers in late spring which are followed by small black fruit later in the year.

A handsome foliage plant which can be pruned to shape as required and is sometimes used for ornamental screening. Grows well in a large container.

Tolerant of hot positions and very dry soil. Typically smaller and more compact once established than the classic Phillyrea angustifolia. 

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  • 5 litre pot (3 - 4 years old, 40 - 60 cm tall)

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A handsome and unusual small to medium sized, compact shrub with narrow, dark green leaves and small, creamy-yellow flowers in late spring which are followed by small black fruit later in the year. A handsome foliage plant which can be pruned to shape as required and is sometimes used for ornamental screening.

Grows well in a large container. Tolerant of hot positions and very dry soil.

Typically smaller and more compact once established than the classic Phillyrea angustifolia.


  • Position: Requires a warm position in full sun.
  • Soil: Most well drained soils.
  • Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Phillyrea angustifolia 'Green Line' requires shelter from cold winter winds. Protect in very severe winters.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow. Moderate in warm, mild areas.
  •  Habit: A small or eventually medium sized, bushy shrub. Possibly slightly larger in mild areas. .
    • Height: up to 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft).
    • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).
  • Notes: Phillyrea angustifolia 'Green Line' is very tolerant of maritime exposure and can make an unusual and effective low, hedging plant if pruned regularly.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m)
Growing Conditions
Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features
Evergreen, Suitable for Containers, Screening/Hedge, Habit - Architectural
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