Pomaderris elachophylla

Small-leaf or Lacy Pomaderris

Erect, open shrub with dense rusty star-shaped hairs on branchlets.

FamilyRhamnaceae
StoreyMiddle storey
Size1-3.5 m x 0.8-2 m
Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
LeavesTiny egg-shaped leaves 2-10 mm x 1.5-5 mm, upper surface dark green, may have scattered hairs, lower surface densely hairy, white with rusty hairs. Blunt to notched tip.
Flower colourCream
Flowering timeOctober to November
FlowersTiny flowers singly or in small axillary clusters. Petals absent.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist draining soils in moist forests in the northeast of the Shire. Frost tolerant. Partial shade. Limited occurrences locally.
Garden useMedium shrub for a moist protected position. Pruning may encourage bushiness.
Commercially availableNo information available
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Scattered throughout Victoria in its preferred habitat..