tall mingimingi
Leucopogon fasciculatus | tall mingimingi, mingimingi
An open-branched, spreading shrub or small tree, its growth habit varies with exposure, and its trunk has distinctive flaky bark that peels in long, thin strips. The plant features slender, black stems adorned with bundles of thin, sharply pointed, light green leaves, . Small white berries appear from spring to autumn, and it thrives in drier gumland scrub conditions. Excellent for attracting birds and bees, making it a great choice for hedging, riparian plantings, and forest restoration projects.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
shrubland
coastal forest
open rocky places
drainage.
moist
well drained
free draining
dry
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 2m
width | 1.5m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | September - November
fruiting | December - January
did you know?
The caterpillars of the New Zealand moth Poecilasthena pulchraria, feed on this shrub's leaves and berries. These caterpillars are distinctively colored green or brown, marked with purplish-brown and a broken white or cream line along their sides.