Melicytus dentatus is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Melicytus genus, known for its pleasantly scented foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, and requires moist but well-drained soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited for coastal and rock garden settings. The plant flowers in spring and summer, with male and female flowers on separate plants, the latter producing noticeable berries.

Melicytus dentatus is a bushy evergreen shrub with scented foliage, thriving in full sun and ideal for coastal or rock gardens in spring and summer.

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Melicytus macrophyllus, the large-leaved māhoe, is a small tree up to 6 metres (20 feet) tall, of the family Violaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand. Large-leaved māhoe is found from Kaitaia to the Waitākere Ranges in the North Island. It is similar to M. ramiflorus but is generally smaller, with larger leaves which are often toothed on the upper half. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). Suggested uses include coastal and cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Melicytus macrophyllus is part of the Violaceae family and features lush foliage with a subtle fragrance. This species produces male and female flowers on separate plants, with the female blooms eventually maturing into prominent berries.

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Melicytus macrophyllus

Melicytus ramiflorus, commonly known as māhoe, hinahina, and whiteywood, is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Violaceae. This species is characterised by its flowers and purple fruits, which grow directly from woody stems, a trait known as ramiflory. A distinguishing feature of this plant is the skeletonised leaves on the leaf litter, where the leaves retain their veins even after the rest of the tissue has decayed. There are two recognised subspecies of this plant: M. ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus endemic to New Zealand, and subsp. oblongifolius endemic to Norfolk Island. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for coastal and cottage and informal garden. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Mahoe (Melicytus ramiflorus) is a member of the Violaceae family, recognized for its evergreen or semi-evergreen nature and the pleasant aroma of its leaves. This species features distinct male and female flowers on separate plants, with the female flowers producing prominent berries as they mature.