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Lagunaria pattersonii
Tall columnar evergreen tree with leathery grey-green leaves. The tree is covered in showy bright pink flowers with a typically hibiscus-like golden stamen in the centre, in the late summer. Will stand salt spray coastal winds and drought. Prefers a sunny site, will tolerate some frost once established. Easy care, though avoid touching the seed pods as they can irritate the skin.
Genus
Lagunaria
Species
pattersonii
Cultivar
Common name
Norfolk Island hibiscus
Family name
Malvaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
6 m
Width
3 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites. / Tolerates some frost
Nourishment
Trees
Category
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
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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