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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

Callicarpa pedunculata - Velvet Leaf

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.11.3a, 12.12.15

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Callicarpa+pedunculata&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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