New South Wales ironwood
Also known as: Tasmanian ironwood; Victoria bastard olive
An evergreen tree, up to 12m high in its native range but often smaller in cultivation, with narrowly lance-shaped, dull green leaves. Clusters of small, pale yellow-green flowers are produced in spring. These are followed by berries, which vary in colour from white to red to purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- New South Wales ironwood (Notelaea ligustrina)
- Genus
- Notelaea
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 8-12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of New South Wales ironwood
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of New South Wales ironwood
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New South Wales ironwood care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingThrives in humus-rich, well-drained loam, in partial or full shade. Suitable for mild areas where it could be useful for woodland planting or screening
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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