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ACRADENIA frankliniae
Commonly known as Whitey wood
Long aromatic glossy leaves and white flowers. Prefers a damp habitat
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - 3-palmate leaves to 7cm (3in) long with 3 narrowly oval leaflets.
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White
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Height - 3m (10ft)
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Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - or small tree. Produces flowers in terminal corymbs to 5cm (2in) across.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Partial shade - shelter from cold winds.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Australia (Tasmania)
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Flower Shape - Star-shaped
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage - aromatic when crushed.
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Seasonal Interest - Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Broadly columnar
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Acradenia frankliniae - Care Guide
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3m (10ft)
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