Xylosma congestum Southeastern Native A small-to-medium evergreen oak unlike

A small-to-medium evergreen oak unlike anything in the North American flora

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glauca belongs to the evening primroses

The genus name

Xylosma congestum Southeastern Native A small-to-medium evergreen oak unlikeShiny Xylosma is sometimes listed as Xylosma senticosa. It is an attractive heat and drought tolerant evergreen shrub with glossy leaves about 3" long and 1" wide. It is much grown in California and the Southwest as a hedge, screen planting, or small tree. The greenish yellow flowers are not conspicuous but fragrant. This plant is uncommon in southeastern U. S. landscapes but has done very well here in our area. It should have a sunny or slightly