Hangehange is a common bushy fast growing native shrub found in coastal and lowland forest throughout the North Island and in Marlborough.
The genus name has been changed from
Geniostoma rupestre.
It has shiny pointed oval leaves and tiny greenish white flowers in Spring, and black seed capsules late Summer.
It is a forest diversity plant which means - to be planted when pioneer species have established or added beneath the existing canopy.
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H 2-3 m x W 2m
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Sun or shade
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Tolerates quite dry conditions
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Frost tender, otherwise hardy
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Provides food for native birds
Plants supplied are ecosourced from the Tamaki and the Waitakere Ecological Districts.