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Muehlenbeckia astonii


Muehlenbeckia astonii Muehlenbeckia astonii Muehlenbeckia astonii

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Much-branched interlacing shrub with slender reddish-brown branchlets, and small glossy heart-shaped leaves. Tiny cream flowers can be followed by translucent white berries. Grows into an interesting hummocky rounded shape, great as an informal hedge. Grows well in most soils, and is hardy. Occurs naturally on both islands in coastal to lowland riverbeds.

 
Genus
Muehlenbeckia
Species   astonii
Cultivar  

Common name
Muehlenbeckia

Family name
Polygonaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types

Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Shrubs

Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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