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Breynia oblongifolia

Coffee Bush

Phyllanthaceae

Description:

A small, erect shrub with grey-green foliage and striking flushes of red new growth following rain. From summer to autumn, it produces pendant fruits that turn red when ripe and eventually black. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant. Hardy and versatile, it’s ideal for hedging, pruning into shape, or adding colour and wildlife value to gardens of any size.

Special Features:

  • Bird attracting

  • Host plant for the yellow butterfly (Eurema hecabe)

  • Hardy and low-maintenance

  • Suitable for pruning, mulching, or hedging

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Upright shrub to 3m

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained

Flower Colour:

Green, Yellow

Breynia oblongifolia - Coffee Bush

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