Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowAttractive to bees.
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Pests & DiseasesNone.
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Place of originSouth America (Chile and Argentina).
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOvate to diamond-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Height5m (15ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub or small tree. Flowers in mimosa-like clusters 1cm (½in) wide.
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Scented flowers
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (15ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade