Phaleria clerodendron
“Scented Daphne”
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SHRUB TO 4 METRES TALL & 4 METRES ACROSSOutstanding plant with large green leaves, blackish new growth. Masses of white, perfumed flowers along the stems in Autumn followed by toxic 3cm egg-shaped red fruits. Sometimes deciduous in prolonged dry weather. Native to far north Queensland.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Medium Shrubs up to 5m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Aspect | Full Shade / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Well-composted |
| Habitat | Tropical Rainforest |
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