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    Melicytus angustifolius

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

    Melicytus angustifolius plant details

    Melicytus angustifolius is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer purple and yellow flowers emerge followed by purple and white fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melicytus angustifolius

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 10 FT tall
    Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, rare, spiky, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melicytus angustifolius

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From New Zealand, a slender shrub or tree, to 10 ft, that is, surprisingly, in the violet family. Leaves are small and narrow on stiff, angular branches with sharp spines. Summer flowers are yellow tinged with purple and fragrant followed by autumn berries that are white-stained-purple, hanging down in great abundance. Amaze your friends-- yes! a shrubby violet. Sun to part shade with at least occasional summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8b.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Melicytus angustifolius plant

    How to Grow Melicytus angustifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • white
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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