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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Melicytus aff obovatus Titahi Bay
Height: 1m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
Possibly a new species. This one has dark green leaves that are slightly toothed on the edges. The flowers are small and orange with a sweet scent. Slow growing.
» For a landscaping perspective on Melicytus aff obovatus Titahi Bay, see this article by O2 Landscapes
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