Shrubs
Melicytus dentatus
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Descriptor |
Erect to spreading shrub, open spines on end branchlets. Beautiful fragrance. Dark green narrow to oblong toothed leaves, 9-40mm x 2-9 mm. Juvenile leaves more strongly toothed. Covered in tiny, single or paired, fragrant cream bells. Small roundish pale grey berry with purple markings. |
Cultural knowledge |
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Ecological role |
Bird attractant: berries, habitat |
Height |
2-4m |
Width |
1-2.5m |
Sun |
Full sun to partial shade |
Soil type |
Moist alluvial soils |
Flowering time |
September to November |