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    • Photo of Melicytus alpinus foliage, fruit by Danger Garden

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    Melicytus alpinus

    Also Known As

    • Hymenanthera alpina
    • Porcupine Shrub

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Melicytus alpinus plant details

    Melicytus alpinus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melicytus alpinus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: architectural, textural

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melicytus alpinus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An evergreen New Zealand shrub that has an unusual rigid spreading habit to 2'. Small leathery leaves, 3/8-1". Bears quantities of small, round white berries. Interesting for containers or bonsai.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Crazy New Zealand small shrub that is a woody member of the Violet Family. Yeah, it kinda hurts my head wrapping my mind around the concept too but it has zillions of very tiny little yellow violet flowers studded on the branches in spring. A hand lens is helpful. Small leaves are deciduous.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Melicytus alpinus plant

    How to Grow Melicytus alpinus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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