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Tetradenia riparia

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tetradenia riparia Nutmeg Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Irregular Shape, Shrub Like, Upright

Description:
Tall aromatic evergreen shrub with green heart-shaped leaves and showy white/pink flowers during Winter and Spring. Grows approx. 3-5m tall. Great to use for hedging.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m

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

Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Africa

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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