Pomaderris racemosa

Slender or Cluster Pomaderris

Medium to tall erect shrub with densely hairy branchlets.

Additional information

• FamilyRhamnaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-5 m x 1-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesEgg-shaped to broadly elliptic, thin dark green leaves, 15-20 mm x 8-12 mm, few hairs and conspicuous veins on upper surface, paler, densely hairy below. Broad tip, depressions along margins.
• Flower colourCream
• Flowering timeOctober to November
• FlowersNarrow terminal and axillary sprays 2-4 cm long of small hairy flowers. Petals absent.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained loam soils beside watercourses and in riparian forests. Frost tolerant. Dappled to semi shade.
• Garden useTaller screening plant under trees, in moist soil that drains. Can be pruned. Will tolerate some sun.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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