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    Melicytus obovatus

    Also Known As

    • New Zealand Shrubby Violet

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Melicytus obovatus plant details

    Melicytus obovatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue, pink and white fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melicytus obovatus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melicytus obovatus

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This shrubby, evergreen violet relative reaches to 6-8' tall or larger with 1 cm, rounded leaves on divaricating, arching branches and small white flowers that produce white berries sometimes tinted pink or blue. Best in sun to lightly dappled shade with freely draining soil and occasional summer water. A handsome and architectural plant for simple wall planting or container. Frost hardy to 10 °F, in upper USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Melicytus obovatus plant

    How to Grow Melicytus obovatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • white
      • pink
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Melicytus alpinus

    aka Hymenanthera alpina, Porcupine Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Melicytus alpinus foliage, fruit by Danger Garden
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    Melicytus crassifolius

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Melicytus crassifolius foliage, fruit by Kurt Stueber
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