MELICYTUS

Genus of about 9 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs from rocky sites from mountains to woodland, dry riverbeds and coasts throughout Australasia.

Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Requires long, hot summers to flower and fruit well. Sweetly fragrant leaves.
    Place of origin
    Australasia
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage

Buy Varieties of MELICYTUS

MELICYTUS crassifolius

MELICYTUS crassifolius

thick green leaves and small flowers, later white fruits. Native to New Zealand. Thrives in sandy or rocky soils. Dislikes heavy wet soil

 
£20.00 each 

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