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Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form]

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 7'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form] plant details

Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: proteaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 7 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, small tree, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lomatia myricoides [narrow leaf form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Australia, a handsome, evergreen multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to 8-10'. The abundant leaves are long and, in this form, yellow-green and especially narrow with edges that are widely toothed creating an interesting texture. Blooms in summer, the clusters of fragrant, white flowers nestled in the leaves. Sun to part shade is best in well-drained soil with summer water. Avoid fertilizer as with all proteas. Frost hardy and undamaged in USDA zone 8, showing some leaf damage in upper USDA zone 7.