Astelia nervosa
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Basic Information
Family: Asteliaceae
Genus: astelia
Plant ID (slug): astelia-nervosa
Numeric ID: 23657
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Astelia nervosa is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ftĀ 8in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland GardenĀ Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat[46, 61, 128, 173].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Astelia nervosa