LOMATIA fraseri
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LOMATIA fraseri
Upright shrub with lanceolate and toothed leaves. Fragrant white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Eastern Australia -
EvergreenLeathery leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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White
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Lanceolate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright, multi-stemmed tall shrub or small tree. Produces upright panicles of tubular, opening star-shaped, flowers
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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