Melicytus dentatus
(Tree Violet)
| Planting Group or Form | Medium Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 - 4m |
| Width | 1 - 3m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained soils |
| Flower | Cream Sept - Nov |
| Attracts | Nectar-feeding birds and butterflies |
An upright to spreading shrub, with dark green toothed foliage and masses of tiny fragrant bell-shaped flowers followed by purple berries.
Can be a very useful plant for providing dense shrubbery for small birds. Prune periodically to encourage dense shape and form.