Exocarpos strictus

Pale Fruit Ballart, Dwarf Cherry

Erect light to grey green shrub. Flattened, angular branchlets become pendulous.

Additional information

• FamilySantalaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size1-3 m x 1-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesTiny deciduous scale-like leaves.
• Flower colourYellowish-green
• Flowering timeThroughout the year
• FlowersTiny dense clusters of flowers. Round shiny green to black fruit on a fleshy white to mauve stalk.
• Bird attractingFruit
• Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained moist to dryish soils. Tolerates light frosts and snow. Full sun, partial and dappled shade.
• Garden useDifficult to establish as it requires a symbiotic relationship with other plants.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusScattered within the Shire.

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