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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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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Needs long, hot summers to flower well -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
EvergreenObovate to oblong-elliptic, leathery, dark green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Obovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDensely branched, twiggy and often slightly spiny shrub. Produces tiny flowers followed by ovoid, purple berries 5mm (¼in) across
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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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)Borderline -
Scented foliageSweetly fragrant
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
Protect from cold, drying winds -
Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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