Botanical name:

Leucopogon fasciculatus

Common name(s):

Mingimingi, tall mingimingi

About:

Leucopogon fasciculatus is an open-branched, spreading shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5–6 m tall, exhibiting variations in its growth habit depending on its exposure to environmental conditions. The trunk features flaky bark, which peels off in thin, elongated strips that enhance its textured appearance. The leaves of this plant are thin and narrow, each ending in a sharp point, measuring approximately 1 to 2.5 cm in length and 2 to 4 mm in width. They are arranged in distinct bundles or whorls along the slender, black stems, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the plant.

Natural habitat:

Coastal to lower montane shrub-land, light forest and in rocky places up to 1150m.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Wind, Coastal & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s North & South Islands from the Three Kings Islands to Canterbury.

Height: 6m

Flowering: 

Spring with a small white bell-shaped flowers

Fruiting:

Early autumn with a red to white fruit

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food, Hedging, Riparian plantings, Forests.

How to grow:

Easily grown from fresh seed.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though