PHILLYREA angustifolia Grand Prix®

FILAIRE à feuilles étroites Grand Prix®

Native to the Mediterranean basin, Phillyrea angustifolia Grand Prix® is a recent horticultural selection prized for its dense, narrow evergreen foliage, compact habit, and slow, uniform growth. This cultivar offers an excellent alternative to boxwood, with superior resistance to drought, disease, and pests, while maintaining a refined and structured appearance.

100–150 cm x 100–150 cm Compact, bushy, rounded

Evergreen Glossy dark green

Sun to partial shade

from April to May Creamy white (discreet)

Down to -15 / -18 °C

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Characteristics of Phillyrea angustifolia Grand Prix®

Phillyrea Grand Prix® is a dense, well-branched Mediterranean shrub selected for its compact form and excellent structural qualities. Its evergreen, narrow, leathery leaves resemble those of the olive tree, giving it strong ornamental appeal. Naturally slow-growing and tolerant of regular pruning, it is ideal for formal uses such as topiary. The variety shows excellent resistance to drought, limestone soils, and foliar diseases. Its uniform growth habit makes it particularly suitable for professional landscaping in urban and low-maintenance environments.

How to Use Phillyrea angustifolia Grand Prix® ?

Thanks to its compact form and high resilience, Phillyrea Grand Prix® is ideal for low hedging, topiary work, formal borders, or as a container plant on terraces. It also performs well planted in mass or as a solitary feature in dry gardens or Mediterranean schemes. Its boxwood-like aesthetic and tolerance to frequent pruning make it a valuable substitute in classical French-style gardens or minimalist landscapes. It fits perfectly into low-intervention designs requiring year-round visual structure.

Best Practices for Growing Phillyrea angustifolia Grand Prix®

Phillyrea Grand Prix® thrives in well-drained soils, including poor or stony substrates, and tolerates calcareous conditions. A full sun to partial shade position ensures optimal foliage density. Plant in spring or autumn with a spacing of 80 to 100 cm depending on its intended use. Once established, it requires minimal watering and is well-suited to xeriscaping and sustainable plantings. Prune in spring or late summer to maintain shape. Fertilization is not required under normal soil conditions.