Lomatia fraseri
tree lomatia
Upright, evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree about 5m tall with leathery, toothed dark green leaves to 20cm long, and upright panicles of fragrant, white flowers in summer that are very attractive to bees
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Lomatia are evergreen trees and shrubs with simple, pinnate or more deeply divided leaves and racemes of tubular flowers that open to a star-shaped, with a prominent style
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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