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Alyxia ruscifolia
Chain-fruit / Native Holly
Apocynaceae
Description:
A very ornamental shrub with perfumed white flowers, followed by small orange fruits, often appearing in chains of 2–4. Thrives in dappled light or full shade with sandy or well-drained soil. A rare and unusual rainforest species, ideal for a sheltered garden.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and bees
Grows well under larger trees
Slow-growing, but hardy and tough
Natural Habitat:
Wet Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Shade, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Shrub to 3m
Attracts:
Insectivorous birds, Insects, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
White, Cream
Flowering time:
Spring, Summer
Alyxia ruscifolia - Chain-fruit / Native Holly
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Regional ecosystem:
12.3.21, 12.2.2, 12.3.1, 12.5.5, 12.9-10.18, 12.9-10.19, 12.11.3, 12.11.9, 12.11.3a, 12.9-10.15, 12.11.13, 12.8.21, 12.9-10.16, 12.11.11, 12.8.13, 12.12.13, 12.5.13, 12.3.7, 12.12.4
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