Shrubs Acronychia Imperforata

Acronychia imperforata 

Acronychia imperforata is also known as the Fraser Island Apple. 

This native evergreen shrub is so hardy it will withstand salt and wind making it perfect for harsh coastal gardens – but tough doesn’t mean unattractive, oh no!

This medium-sized shrub is clothed all year round in glossy dark leaves and in summer produces masses of beautiful little yellowy-cream flowers that the blue tiger butterfly enjoys.

Then, in autumn Acronychia imperforata invites the birds over to lunch on its small golden orange berries.

This is a top choice for wildlife gardens, coastal areas, and spaces that are dry. Just water until it’s established and mulch the roots once a year for masses of perfumed blossom.

Quick Facts: 

• What to use me for: I’m great in a coastal garden as a screen/windbreak or to stabilise dunes. I also make a low effort feature tree in a native garden

• I grow to: I’m big – I grow to 5-8 metres high and 3-4 metres wide

• Where to place me: Full sun to part shade, please

• How far to space me: Give me a few metres elbow room

• Soil Condition: Anything is fine except waterlogged soil. Once established I can handle long periods without water

Our plants are beautifully grown, mature tube stock with well-developed roots. They are guaranteed sun-hardened, can be planted directly into the ground and are excellent performers for your garden.

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