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thick-leaved mahoe

Melicytus crassifolius

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Melicytus
Family: Violaceae
Common Names: thick-leaved porcupine plant

About this plant

M. crassifolius is a densely twiggy, sometimes spiny, shrub with small, oval ,dark green, leathery leaves. Tiny, yellow flowers are followed by white berries, usually with purple patches, 5mm across on female plants

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist, well-drained soil in an open, sunny position, with protection from cold, drying winds. Needs a long, hot summer to flower and fruit well

Pruning

Pruning group 8 or Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years