Phillyrea angustifolia Plants In spring it is smothered

In spring it is smothered with golden anthered

Flowering is later than for most magnolias

The leaves emerge during the flowering giving light green hints in the sea of white

The appearence of the yellowish green fruit isn't paricularly spectacular but the flavour most certainly is

Phillyrea angustifolia Plants In spring it is smotheredRelated to olive, this evergreen Mediterranean native develops into a dense, broadly round shrub reaching 3m. The privet like leaves are narrow and glossy dark green. Small, scented, cream coloured flowers from late spring to early summer are followed by purplish black fruit. Needs light, well drained soil. Excellent for coastal sites. H5