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Melicytus crassifolius

Also Known As

Hymenanthera crassifolium
Melicytus crassifolium [UCSC 2007.19]
Thick-leaved Mahoe

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Melicytus crassifolius plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melicytus crassifolius

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, windbreak, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melicytus crassifolius

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Densely twiggy with tiny dark-green leaves, like a Southern Hemisphere Cotoneaster horizontalis, except that in fall this spreading 4-6' shrub is loaded with white berries borne along its branches; a fine addition for the fall display. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A sculptural shrub in the viola family (believe it or not!) from New Zealand. To 3 ft tall or so with small, glossy green leaves on fine-tipped divaricating branches, each stem adorned in summer with white-pale lavender flowers followed by translucent berries. Good as an architectual specimen, in containers, or planted rock gardens. Enjoys consistent summer water and bright light. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.