It is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It usually reaches up to 5-10 meters in height and more rarely up to 15. Its leaves are dark green with a leathery smooth texture.
Terrain
It grows well in all soils, having a preference for slightly more acidic ones.
Position
It prefers dry summer climates, however it grows equally well in places with cool wet summers.
Durability
It is resistant to frost and low temperatures down to -20°C. Ideal plant for places with intense air pollution and drought.
Watering
It needs moderate watering. In summer it needs more frequent watering.
Pruning
Configuration pruning: It is done at sparse intervals to remove very dense branches.
Fruit pruning: It needs light pruning in autumn as soon as it sheds its leaves to remove dry, damaged or dense branches and to thin the crown.
Enemies and Diseases
The main enemies of koumaria are thrips and coccoids, while the most common diseases are carbonization, root rot from the fungus Phytophthora and attacks from Pucciniomycetes.
The sending and delivery of trees is done ONLY within Prefecture of Thessaloniki.
