tree lomatia

Also known as: forest lomatia; silky lomatia

Upright, evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree about 5m tall with leathery, toothed dark green leaves to 20cm long, and upright panicles of fragrant, white flowers in summer that are very attractive to bees

Scientific classification

Species: tree lomatia (Lomatia fraseri)
Genus: Lomatia
Family: Proteaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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tree lomatia pictures

Distribution of tree lomatia

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tree lomatia

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tree lomatia care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.