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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.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    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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    Lomatia myricoides

    aka River Lomatia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lomatia myricoides flower by ibsut
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    Lomatia fraseri

    aka Forest Lomatia, Silky Lomatia, Tree Lomatia

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 12'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Lomatia fraseri foliage by Peter Woodard
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    Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form]

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 7'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form] foliage by Casliber
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    Lomatia tinctoria

    aka Guitar Plant

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lomatia tinctoria flower, foliage, form by Danger Garden
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    Lomatia ferruginea

    aka Fern tree, Fuinque, Romerillo

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 7'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lomatia ferruginea foliage by Lin linao
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