Lagunaria patersonii
Norfolk Island cow-itch tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Norfolk Island white oak, Queensland pyramid tree, Queesland pyramidal tree, Primrose tree, Australian whitewood
Lagunaria Lagunaria
L. patersonii - L. patersonii is a frost tender, columnar to conical, evergreen tree with ovate to broadly lance-shaped, olive green leaves, grey-scaly beneath, and cup- or trumpet-shaped, pink flowers in summer followed by ovoid seed capsules.
Lagunaria patersonii is: Evergreen
Conical, Broadly columnar
Handling seed capsules may cause skin itchiness or irritation.
Pink in Summer
Olive green in All seasons
Scale insects Scale insects
Pruning group 1. Typically needs restrictive pruning under glass.
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Lagunaria patersonii (Australian whitewood) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Wallside and trellises, Gravel
In frost-free areas grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates saline conditions and air pollution. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2)
Lagunaria patersonii
Norfolk Island cow-itch tree, Norfolk Island hibiscus, Norfolk Island white oak, Queensland pyramid tree, Queesland pyramidal tree, Primrose tree, Australian whitewood
Lagunaria Lagunaria
L. patersonii - L. patersonii is a frost tender, columnar to conical, evergreen tree with ovate to broadly lance-shaped, olive green leaves, grey-scaly beneath, and cup- or trumpet-shaped, pink flowers in summer followed by ovoid seed capsules.
Mediterranean
Evergreen
Conical, Broadly columnar
Handling seed capsules may cause skin itchiness or irritation.
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Pink in Summer
Olive green in All seasons
Pruning group 1. Typically needs restrictive pruning under glass.
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Lagunaria patersonii (Australian whitewood) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 5-10 years.
Wallside and trellises, Gravel
In frost-free areas grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates saline conditions and air pollution. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
Lagunaria patersonii (Australian whitewood)
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Lagunaria patersonii (Australian whitewood)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Lagunaria patersonii (Australian whitewood)
Epicauta atomaria
Insect
Absent
1
3
South American blister beetle; affecting solanaceous crops which (as plants for planting) are prohibited from entering the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2) | Tell us... |
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