Melicytus alpinus
Porcupine Shrub
Melicytus alpinus, commonly known as Porcupine Shrub, is a hardy native New Zealand shrub growing up to 2 metres tall. It features dense, spiny branches with small, narrow leaves that help reduce water loss in alpine and dry environments. This tough shrub thrives in well-drained, rocky soils at higher elevations, tolerating wind, frost, and drought. Melicytus alpinus is ideal for erosion control and naturalistic planting in alpine gardens, adding texture and shelter for native wildlife in challenging conditions.
Melicytus alpinus (Porcupine Shrub) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Melicytus available.
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