white mare
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A slow-growing evergreen tree, to 15m high in its native environment but usually smaller in cultivation, and often multi-stemmed. It has pale, corky bark and narrowly lance-shaped, leathery dark green leaves. Clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers are produced in the leaf axils or directly from the branches in late spring, followed by green berries that slowly ripen to orange or red
Scientific classification
- Species
- white mare (Nestegis lanceolata)
- Genus
- Nestegis
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white mare
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white mare
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white mare care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingThrives in deep, rich, well-drained soil. A handsome specimen tree for warmer regions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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