Melicytus Species
Melicytusangustifolius

Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Melicytus (mel-ee-SY-tus)
Species: angustifolius (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-us)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting