Plagianthus divaricatus (salt marsh ribbonwood) is a dense, twiggy, deciduous New Zealand native shrub with small narrow leaves and sweetly scented flowers, well adapted to coastal wetlands where it tolerates salt winds and wet soils, making it ideal for hedging and restoration planting
Plagianthus divaricatus - Saltmarsh Ribbonwood
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Botanical Name Plagianthus divaricatus Maori Name Makaka Common Name Saltmarsh Ribbonwood Family Malvaceae Type Evergreen shrub Origin Endemic to New Zealand — widespread throughout both the North and South Islands Mature Height Typically grows to 2 meters Mature Spread 1.5m Sun Requirements Full sun Soil Prefers well-drained soil, can cope in clay and sandy soils Flowering Small cream flowers appear in spring Wind Tolerance Wind tolerant Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought and dry soils Growth Rate Fast Maintenance Very low Conservation Status Not Threatened
