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Thurkoo, Lolly Bush |
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| Family: |
Verbenaceae |
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| Form and Size: |
A small, slender tree, 3 - 5m high. |
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| Distribution: |
Qld, N.T. and N.S.W. as far south as Taree, along streams and in
open forests. |
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| Flowering Period: |
August to October. |
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| Fruit: |
Dull dark blue, egg-shaped, about 1.5cm long; a single large seed. |
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| Cultivation/Notes: |
Propagate from fresh seed , cuttings or root suckers, which are
prevalent. These suckers can actually become quite a nuisance, as
small sections of damaged root will send up numerous unwanted suckers.
It needs annual pruning to maintain good shape. |
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