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Pomaderris kumeraho.
Erect bushy shrub with dark green glabrous leaves with white tomentum underneath. The clusters of sunshine yellow flowers have buds appearing long before the flowers open in spring. Excellent for planting on clay banks. Will grow in sun or semi shade, the soil must be well drained. Hardy, though avoid very cold and frosty areas. The leaves and flowers contain saponin, so if rubbed in water they provide a lather that is good for washing.

Genus
Pomaderris
Species
kumeraho.
Cultivar
Common name
Kumarahou, Tainui
Family name
Rhamnaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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