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Melicytus alpinus
Height: 2m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
This open, almost leafless shrub grows in alpine areas. Good textural plant and a favourite with collectors. Availability is limited.
» For a landscaping perspective on Melicytus alpinus, see this article by O2 Landscapes
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On 21/03/2010, john van den hoeven said:
A very hardy plant that likes full sun and a well drained soil.It has neat looking white mottled berries ,and with its spiky branches as a contrast plant it would look good in most gardens.
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