Pomaderris aspera|Hazel Pomaderris
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Erect shrub or small tree with rusty hairy new growth.
- Size (W x H)
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2-4m x 3-12m
- Leaves
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Large soft egg-shaped leaves with deep veins, dark green above, paler with rusty hairs below, 4-12cm x 2-6cm. Margins finely serrated.
- Flowers
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Large terminal bunches of flowers, lacking petals, hairy on the outside.
- Flower colour
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Cream
- Flower time
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October to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist, well drained humus rich and acidic soils in sheltered forests. Tolerates frost and snow. Partial to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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Tall screen or windbreak under established trees. Can be copsed. Bark takes on interesting markings as lichens establish.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts butterflies
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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
