Lomatia myricoides|River or Long-leaf Lomatia

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Shrub or small tree with rusty-hairy new growth.

Size (W x H)

2-5m x 1-3m

Leaves

Narrow, dull green leaves, paler below, with inconspicuous veins, 5-20cm x 5-20mm. Tip pointed, few distant teeth on margins, rarely none. Not hairy below.

Flowers

Short sprays of perfumed, hairless flowers in leaf axils, generally shorter than leaves. Winged seeds in narrow leathery follicle (pod).

Flower colour

Creamy-white

Flower time

December to February

Growing conditions

Moist well drained clay and loam soils along watercourses. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled and semi shade to full shade.

Commonly used for

Attractive slow growing, summer flowering tree tolerating occasional wet conditions.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts butterflies

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory