Tetragonia implexicoma

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Tetragonia implexicoma, Tetragonia, New Zealand Spinach, Bower Spinach

Tetragonia implexicoma, commonly known as NZ Spinach, is a low-growing, scrambling plant. The small and thick, dark green leaves are borne on slender, interlaced stems and it grows as a mound to about 50 cm tall and 2 m wide. In spring plants produce yellow, strongly scented flowers which result in orange-red berries. Tetragonia implexicoma is a useful ground cover and is great for exposed, coastal sites or where a large, informal ground cover is required.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Tetragonia implexicoma, Tetragonia, New Zealand Spinach, Bower Spinach

Tetragonia implexicoma Details

Tetragonia implexicoma, commonly known as NZ Spinach, is a low-growing, scrambling plant naturally found in coastal areas and inland where it trails over cliff faces and banks. The small and thick, dark green leaves are borne on slender, interlaced stems and it grows as a mound to about 50 cm tall and 2 m wide. In spring plants produce yellow, strongly scented flowers which result in orange-red berries that blacken as they ripen and attract birds. This plant grows best on a well-drained site in full sun and will tolerate coastal conditions, frost, poor soils, and dry periods. Tetragonia implexicoma is a useful ground cover and is great for exposed, coastal sites or where a large, informal ground cover is required.