Melicytus consists of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs characterized by their pleasantly scented foliage. Typically, the male and female flowers appear on different plants, with the female flowers later developing into noticeable berries.

Melicytus

Melicytus alpinus is a compact evergreen shrub reaching up to 60 cm in height, characterized by a dense mound of slender, spine-tipped stems with sparse foliage. During the spring, it produces small cream-colored flowers that dangle beneath the branches, which are succeeded by white berries. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens.

Melicytus alpinus

Melicytus alpinus 'Pygmaea'

Melicytus angustifolius

Melicytus chathamica

Melicytus crassifolius is a compact, bushy shrub that can occasionally feature spines along its branches. It showcases small, oval, leathery leaves that are dark green in color. The plant produces small yellow flowers, which give way to white berries on female specimens, typically measuring around 5mm in diameter and often marked with purple spots.

Melicytus crassifolius

Melicytus dentatus

Melicytus dentatus (f)

Melicytus dentatus (m)

Melicytus flexuosus

Melicytus lanceolatus

Melicytus latifolia

Melicytus macrophyllus

Melicytus obovatus

Melicytus ramiflorus

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