Trees

Myrsine howittiana
​             Muttonwood
Descriptor
Erect small tree with rusty hairs on new growth. Glossy to dull dark green oblong leaves, paler below with rounded tips and wavy edges. Leaves bunched at the ends of branches. Small cream to greenish flowers clustered along the leafless old wood. Small round fleshy blue fruit, December to June.  Interesting tree for a sheltered position. Screening plant. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
Bird attracting fruit
Height
3-15m
Width
2-6m
Sun 
Partial to full shade
Soil type
Moist well drained soils in open to damp forests and forests along rivers. 
Flowering time
May-August and November-January

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