Barker's hebe
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A small, bushy, evergreen tree or shrub up to 10m tall in its natural habitat but more usually reaching to around 2m tall in cultivation. Erect branches bear pale green, lance-shaped leaves to 7cm long and spikes of bluish-white flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Barker's hebe (Veronica barkeri)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- 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 Barker's hebe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Barker's hebe
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Barker's hebe care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPrune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
High Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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