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Astelia chathamica Silver Spear

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Code / Description
LOCATION
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Astelia chathamica Silver Spear Chatham Island Astelia, Silver Spear,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Dense, Tufting, Upright

Description:
Grass-like evergreen upright perennial with attractive silver arching foliage and greenish-yellow flowers during Spring followed by orange fruit. Grows approx. 1.5m tall x 1m wide. Great to use for foliage feature or to plant in mass for colour contrast.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained