Phillyrea: The Mediterranean Beauty That Braves Heat and Cold
If you're looking for a robust, aesthetic, and easy-to-trim shrub, welcome to the world of Phillyrea! Mediterranean cousins of the olive tree, they are as resistant as they are beautiful, enduring both scorching heat and freezing cold (-15 to -20 °C). Perfect for narrow hedges, topiaries, or container growing, our varieties selected by LAFORET Young Plant combine beauty with adaptability.
Our Exclusive Phillyrea Varieties
Phillyrea Angustifolia GreenQuick®: The Fast and Compact Hedge
Need a privacy hedge in record time? Phillyrea Angustifolia GreenQuick® is the one for you! Growing faster than classic varieties with ultra-dense foliage, it ensures a structured, gap-free hedge, even in urban settings. Its dark green glossy leaves and excellent tolerance to pruning also make it a great alternative to boxwood for graphic topiaries.
Key Features:
- Fast growth and dense foliage
- Resistant to heat (+40 °C) and cold (-15 °C)
- Ideal for narrow, privacy hedges
- Great boxwood alternative for topiary
Phillyrea Angustifolia Green Up: The Versatile and Elegant Choice
The first selection from our breeding program, Phillyrea Angustifolia Green Up stands out with its natural columnar shape and abundant spring flowering. Ideal for structuring a garden, it works well for disciplined hedges as well as large-scale topiaries. It also thrives in containers, adding a chic touch to terraces and balconies.
Ses points forts :
- Port colonnaire idéal pour structurer un jardin
- Floraison abondante au printemps
- Parfait pour haies, grandes topiaires et culture en pot
Phillyrea Rosmarinifolia Selection: The Small but Mighty
The latest result of our selection work, Phillyrea Rosmarinifolia Selection combines fast growth with low heat requirements. With a natural height limited to 1.2 m, its fine and dense foliage makes it perfect for ultra-dense low hedges or small topiaries (globes, pyramids, etc.).
Key Features:
- Compact (1.2 m height)
- Fine, dense foliage
- Ideal for low hedges and small topiaries
Why Choose a Phillyrea from LAFORET Young Plant ?
Because we only select the best! Our varieties are tested for growth, resilience, and aesthetics. In addition to offering a sustainable alternative to boxwood and disease-prone shrubs, our Phillyrea varieties are perfect for modern gardens, balconies, and eco-conscious green spaces.
Ready to bring style to your garden with a shrub that is both tough and elegant? Choose a Phillyrea and let nature do the rest!

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