Coprosma quadrifida|Prickly Currant-bush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Erect open to dense shrub with fine spines on branches.
- Size (W x H)
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1-1.5m x 2-4m
- Leaves
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Small dull green elliptic leaves with thin texture and conspicuous network of veins below, 5-15mm x 2-5mm.
- Flowers
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Single insignificant male & female flowers at the end of short branchlets on separate plants (dioecious). Sweet edible red fruit January to March.
- Flower colour
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Greenish
- Flower time
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September to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soils in open forest, rainforest and gullies. Frost tolerant. Partial to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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Prickly habitat plant for shaded gardens including ferneries. Will spread readily in ideal conditions. Fruit can be added to salads.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
