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Lomatia polymorpha

Also Known As

  • Mountain Guitar Plant
  • Variable Guitar Plant

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Lomatia polymorpha plant details

Lomatia polymorpha is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lomatia polymorpha

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lomatia polymorpha

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I'm not really sure what's so special about this plant, except that it's a Lomatia, it is from Tasmania and it is apparently very cold hardy.

Gardening facts about Lomatia polymorpha plant

How to Grow Lomatia polymorpha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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