Shrubs

Melicytus dentatus
     Tree violet
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
 
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

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