About
Lomatia ilicifolia, the Australian native holly, is an evergreen shrub from Australia with leathery, holly-like, dark green leaves and racemes of fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers in summer. A rewarding and ornamental native shrub for a sheltered, moist, mild garden.
About the genus
Lomatia are evergreen trees and shrubs from South America and Australia with alternate, simple, pinnate or more deeply divided, often leathery leaves and racemes of tubular flowers that open to star-shaped, with a prominent, protruding style. Grown in sheltered, moist, mild gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.