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Callicarpa pedunculata
Velvet Leaf
Lamiaceae
Description:
A lush native shrub with soft velvety leaves, clusters of small white to pink flowers in summer, and brilliant purple berries that attract birds.
Special Features:
Bird-attracting berries
Velvety foliage
Seasonal flowers and fruit
Great for screening or as a feature plant
Natural Habitat:
Rainforest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Moist, Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Arching shrub to 2m
Attracts:
Insects, Bees, Insectivorous birds
Flower Colour:
Pink, White, Mauve
Flowering time:
Summer
Callicarpa pedunculata - Velvet Leaf
Gallery
Regional ecosystem:
12.11.3a, 12.12.15, 12.9-10.16, 12.11.11, 12.8.13, 12.12.13, 12.5.13
Link to Regional Ecosystem description:
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