• Photo of Polyspora axillaris (Polyspora axillariss)

Plant Profile: Polyspora axillaris

Names

Fried Egg Plant, Polyspora

  • Photo of Polyspora axillaris (Polyspora axillariss)

Phonetic Spelling:pol-ee-SPOR-uh ax-ILL-ar-iss

Genus:Polyspora

Species:axillaris

Family:Theaceae

The Fried Egg Plant derives its name from its striking large white blossoms, which feature bright lemon-yellow centers. These flowers can be appreciated both while they bloom on the tree and after they fall to the ground. This plant is classified as a sizable shrub or a small evergreen tree belonging to the tea family. It requires minimal upkeep, with only a light pruning in the spring following the flowering season necessary to preserve its shape.

Polyspora axillaris Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#small tree
#small spaces
#white flowers
#low maintenance
#spring flowers
#flowering tree
#large shrub
#evergreen shrub
#evergreen tree
#pathways
#container plants

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Polyspora axillaris is often confused with:

Polyspora axillaris Feature Summary

Attributes
China, Taiwan
Seed
Stem Cutting
Layering
Flowers
Large, showy white flowers 4" across with crepe-paper petals and yellow centers
White
Gold/Yellow
3-6 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
12-24 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Landscape
Flowering Tree
Small Tree
Walkways
Small Space

Polyspora axillaris Attributes

Polyspora axillaris: Distribution

China, Taiwan

Polyspora axillaris: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Polyspora axillaris Flowers

Polyspora axillaris: Flower Description

Large, showy white flowers 4" across with crepe-paper petals and yellow centers

Polyspora axillaris: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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White

Polyspora axillaris: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Polyspora axillaris: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Polyspora axillaris: Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Polyspora axillaris Whole Plant Traits

Polyspora axillaris: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Polyspora axillaris: Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Polyspora axillaris Cultural Conditions

Polyspora axillaris: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Polyspora axillaris: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Polyspora axillaris: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Polyspora axillaris: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Polyspora axillaris Leaves

Polyspora axillaris: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Polyspora axillaris Stem

Polyspora axillaris: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Polyspora axillaris Landscape

Polyspora axillaris: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Polyspora axillaris: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland