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Danae racemosa - Alexandrian Laurel

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Danae racemosa is a sublime addition to any garden, deserving of the royal title, Alexandrian Laurel. As a celebrated evergreen beauty, it exhibits a captivating synergy between an impressive architectural form and resplendent foliage. This plant commands attention with its glossy deep-green leaves and arching branches, forging a spectacular, dense canopy all year round. Exuding elegance and charm is its springtime secret - tiny yet enchanting yellow flowers that gracefully pave the way for ornamental orange-red berries each fall. Reaching a robust 2-5 feet in height and spreading 3-5 feet wide, it's the ideal centerpiece or the perfect accompaniment as a hedge or ground cover in a shaded garden setting. With moderate water usage and an unwavering resistance to frost and dry conditions, this slow-growing, resilient shrub offers a lasting reward for patient gardening. So why not add a hint of timeless allure to your landscape with the Danae racemosa. Its low maintenance nature means all you've got to do is sit back, relax and watch as it transforms your space into a picturesque oasis.

  • Size: 2 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide
  • Flowers: Small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Prefers shade
  • Ornamental Berries: Produces orange-red berries in the fall.
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