| Growth Habit: |
Shrub
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| Dimensions: |
3-4m x 1-2m
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| Flower: |
Inflorescence an erect terminal panicle 6-9cm long. Flowers with green calix and white tubulate corolla. Heavy and unpleasant perfume. Nov - Jan
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| Climate: |
Tolerates most soils and conditions.
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| Fruit: |
A blue-black drupe to 5mm across, with whitish bloom
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| Propagation: |
Seeds, cuttings
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| Horticulture Use: |
For hedges and screening. Can be grown in containers as a clipped specimen. Is a serious environmental weed in NSW coastal areas.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Very hardy. Grows in full sun or semi-shade in most soils. As a hedge it requires frequent clipping because of rapid growth. Reverted green branches should be removed.
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| Foliage: |
Elliptical-ovate to 5-6cm, apex acute, margin entire, glabrous, glossy
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