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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.
Melicope simplex
Height: 3m;  Spread: 2m
Poataniwha (Shrub)
One of the many confusing small-leaved native shrubs with a tight habit. Good filler. Hardy.
» For a landscaping perspective on Melicope simplex see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Melicope simplex foliage
Melicope simplex juvenile foliage form
Melicope simplex on Oakley Creek (Harbutt Reserve)
Melicope simplex on Oakley Creek - Harbutt Reserve
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