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Fullmoon® Polyspora
Polyspora longicarpa 'MonSaPaRby' PP #27,505
Pronunciation: Pah lee SPORE ah Lon gee CAR pah
SKU #08000
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 12 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | This stately upright grower creates a beautiful focal point as a small tree or multi-trunked shrub. Plant in groups as a tall, natural background hedge. Shiny new red leaves accent the thick glossy leaves, providing a handsome backdrop for large single white flowers in late winter to early spring. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Winter to early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Hosta (Hosta); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. |
| History | This Asian relative of Camellia and Stewartia comes from seed originally collected by plant explorer Daniel Hinkley in northwest Vietnam. MonSaPaRby' is a unique seedling selection was made by plantsman Richard Wells of Monrovia Nursery in Dayton, Oregon. The cultivar name 'MonSaPaRby' references the village SaPa in L'o Cai Province, near the spot where the original seed was collected. |
Details
| Description | This stately upright grower creates a beautiful focal point as a small tree or multi-trunked shrub. Plant in groups as a tall, natural background hedge. Shiny new red leaves accent the thick glossy leaves, providing a handsome backdrop for large single white flowers in late winter to early spring. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter to early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Hosta (Hosta); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water regularly during first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. |
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History
| History | This Asian relative of Camellia and Stewartia comes from seed originally collected by plant explorer Daniel Hinkley in northwest Vietnam. MonSaPaRby' is a unique seedling selection was made by plantsman Richard Wells of Monrovia Nursery in Dayton, Oregon. The cultivar name 'MonSaPaRby' references the village SaPa in L'o Cai Province, near the spot where the original seed was collected. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.