Pittosporum bicolor|Banyalla
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Rounded to upright dense shrub or small tree with downy branchlets.
- Size (W x H)
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3-10m x 2-4m
- Leaves
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Dark green oblong to narrowly elliptic leaves, downy greyish below, 2-9cm x 4-18mm.
- Flowers
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Single bell-shaped flowers, maroon markings on the outside, on drooping stalks in leaf axils. Dark grey capsule opens to show dark inner surface and red seeds.
- Flower colour
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Yellow and maroon
- Flower time
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September to November
- Growing conditions
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Moist, well drained acidic soils of mountain forests and fern gullies. Light frost and snow tolerant. Dappled and full shade. Seeds often germinate on tree fern trunks.
- Commonly used for
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Slow growing screening plant for moist sheltered positions. Can be hedged.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
