Botanical Name
Cuttsia viburnea
Common Name
Native Elderberry
Description
Cuttsia viburnea is an attractive, medium-sized shrub or small tree with dense, glossy green foliage. It produces clusters of delicate, cream-white flowers in spring and early summer, attracting nectar-feeding birds and insects. Prefers well-drained soils in part shade to full sun and responds well to light pruning to maintain shape. Ideal for screening, hedging, or as a feature plant in sheltered garden positions.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
3-8 m × 1-3 m
Habitat
Cuttsia viburnea naturally occurs in eastern Australia’s rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, thriving in moist, well-drained soils with high organic content and partial shade to filtered light exposure in humid, subtropical to temperate climates.
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