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Forrest St John's wort

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H. forrestii is a small, semi-evergreen shrub with ovate leaves which turn orange and red in winter. Flowers saucer-shaped, to 5cm in width, clear yellow

Scientific classification

Species: Forrest St John's wort (Hypericum forrestii)
Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Forrest St John's wort pictures

Distribution of Forrest St John's wort

Distribution map

China to Northeastern Myanmar

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Forrest St John's wort

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Forrest St John's wort care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.