Melicytus Species

Melicytusangustifolius

Family
Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melicytus (mel-ee-SY-tus)
Species
angustifolius (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Portland, Oregon

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Portland, OR | November 2008 | positive

This shrub is great. It adds structure to the garden, and now, on the verge of winter, it is covered with white berries. Just cannot say ...Read More

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