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Pomaderris (Pomaderris)
Pomaderris is a genus of shrub to small tree in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. A distinctive feature of the leaves, branches, and twigs of this genus, is that they are hairy. Sixty-five of the species are native to Australia and the other five are from New Zealand. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Pomaderris
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Pomaderris
Distribution of Pomaderris
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Distribution Map of Pomaderris
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pomaderris
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Pomaderris comprises shrubs native to Australia and New Zealand, suited for temperate climates. Basic care involves positioning pomaderris under full to partial sunlight, with well-draining, fertile soil, ensuring regular watering while avoiding waterlogging. Temperature preferences are generally moderate, avoiding frost. Pomaderris faces challenges such as phytophthora root rot and occasional infestations of scale insects or aphids. Seasonally, pomaderris requires mulching to retain moisture in summer, while pruning is best post-flowering in late autumn or early winter, mitigating disease risks.
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8 most common species：
Whatiri
Whatiri is characterized by its shrubby habit and small, glossy, elliptical leaves. The species variety thrives in heathland and woodland environments, adapting well to poor, sandy soils. During its flowering season, it bears clusters of tiny, creamy flowers that contrast with its dense, green foliage. These blossoms not only add to its ornamental appeal but also provide nectar for local pollinators, indicating whatiri's integral role in its ecosystem.
Pomaderris argyrophylla
Pomaderris argyrophylla, with its striking silver-backed leaves, is known for the shimmering effect they create when rustled by gentle breezes. This mid-sized shrub adapts readily to its habitat, sporting clusters of small, creamy flowers that add subtle charm in contrast to its bold foliage. The plant's robust nature allows it to thrive across varied landscapes, often becoming a resilient and attractive fixture in native gardens.
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris is a robust shrub with a wrinkled appearance, featuring leathery leaves that bear a distinct wrinkled texture and a slight fuzz. Its dense foliage and small yellow flowers adapt well to its native environment, suggesting resilience. The plant's low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in a variety of soils make it a versatile component in diverse ecosystems.
Pale flowered kumarahou
Pale flowered kumarahou is a resilient shrub native to certain ecological niches, where its adaptability to soil and climatic variance showcases its evolutionary robustness. Characterized by its small yellow flowers and oval, soft-hairy leaves, the plant often forms dense thickets, leveraging mutual support in challenging environments. Its bark and foliage not only contribute to local biodiversity but also offer a habitat for various insects and birds.
Hazel pomaderris
Hazel pomaderris is a resilient shrub, typically found in Australia's diverse habitats. It stands out with its rough, textured leaves and small, cream-colored, clustered flowers. Adapting to various terrains, from coastal areas to hinterlands, hazel pomaderris has a robust root system that anchors it firmly, showcasing an evolution for survival amidst myriad environmental conditions.
Pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi
Pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi is characterized by its small, glossy green leaves resembling those of a plum, which is echoed in its Latin name. The variant edgerleyi typically bears flowers that range in hue from creamy white to pale yellow, nestled in delicate clusters. Thriving in well-drained soils, pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi is resilient and adapts to cool, temperate habitats, where its evergreen foliage offers a persistent splash of green throughout the year.
Tainui
Tainui is a shrub endemic to Tasmania and southeast Australia. Typically growing to a height of 1-3 meters, tainui sports pale yellow flowers amid soft green foliage. The leaves are simple, elliptic, and hairy, providing resistance against environmental stresses. During spring, clusters of these small, inconspicuous flowers emerge, lending subtle allure. Tainui's tough demeanor aids its survival in diverse habitats, from coastal regions to dry inland woodlands.
Pomaderris racemosa
Pomaderris racemosa is a robust shrub native to forest margins, thriving in well-drained soils. It features clusters of tiny, creamy-yellow flowers budding in racemes and contrasting with broad, green leaves. Its resilient nature allows it to adapt to variable light conditions, making it a versatile component of the understory flora.
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Whatiri
Whatiri
Whatiri is characterized by its shrubby habit and small, glossy, elliptical leaves. The species variety thrives in heathland and woodland environments, adapting well to poor, sandy soils. During its flowering season, it bears clusters of tiny, creamy flowers that contrast with its dense, green foliage. These blossoms not only add to its ornamental appeal but also provide nectar for local pollinators, indicating whatiri's integral role in its ecosystem.
Pomaderris argyrophylla
Pomaderris argyrophylla
Pomaderris argyrophylla, with its striking silver-backed leaves, is known for the shimmering effect they create when rustled by gentle breezes. This mid-sized shrub adapts readily to its habitat, sporting clusters of small, creamy flowers that add subtle charm in contrast to its bold foliage. The plant's robust nature allows it to thrive across varied landscapes, often becoming a resilient and attractive fixture in native gardens.
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris is a robust shrub with a wrinkled appearance, featuring leathery leaves that bear a distinct wrinkled texture and a slight fuzz. Its dense foliage and small yellow flowers adapt well to its native environment, suggesting resilience. The plant's low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in a variety of soils make it a versatile component in diverse ecosystems.
Pale flowered kumarahou
Pale flowered kumarahou
Pale flowered kumarahou is a resilient shrub native to certain ecological niches, where its adaptability to soil and climatic variance showcases its evolutionary robustness. Characterized by its small yellow flowers and oval, soft-hairy leaves, the plant often forms dense thickets, leveraging mutual support in challenging environments. Its bark and foliage not only contribute to local biodiversity but also offer a habitat for various insects and birds.
Hazel pomaderris
Hazel pomaderris
Hazel pomaderris is a resilient shrub, typically found in Australia's diverse habitats. It stands out with its rough, textured leaves and small, cream-colored, clustered flowers. Adapting to various terrains, from coastal areas to hinterlands, hazel pomaderris has a robust root system that anchors it firmly, showcasing an evolution for survival amidst myriad environmental conditions.
Pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi
Pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi
Pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi is characterized by its small, glossy green leaves resembling those of a plum, which is echoed in its Latin name. The variant edgerleyi typically bears flowers that range in hue from creamy white to pale yellow, nestled in delicate clusters. Thriving in well-drained soils, pomaderris prunifolia var. edgerleyi is resilient and adapts to cool, temperate habitats, where its evergreen foliage offers a persistent splash of green throughout the year.
Tainui
Tainui
Tainui is a shrub endemic to Tasmania and southeast Australia. Typically growing to a height of 1-3 meters, tainui sports pale yellow flowers amid soft green foliage. The leaves are simple, elliptic, and hairy, providing resistance against environmental stresses. During spring, clusters of these small, inconspicuous flowers emerge, lending subtle allure. Tainui's tough demeanor aids its survival in diverse habitats, from coastal regions to dry inland woodlands.
Pomaderris racemosa
Pomaderris racemosa
Pomaderris racemosa is a robust shrub native to forest margins, thriving in well-drained soils. It features clusters of tiny, creamy-yellow flowers budding in racemes and contrasting with broad, green leaves. Its resilient nature allows it to adapt to variable light conditions, making it a versatile component of the understory flora.
Scurfy Pomaderris
Scurfy Pomaderris
Graceful in form with a promise of charm, scurfy Pomaderris is an unsung hero. This deciduous shrub is famed for its masses of delicate yellow flowers in spring that transforms any garden into a golden vision. Intriguingly, its bark was once used by Indigenous Australians to make a unique fishing line, reflecting its robustness. A nectar-rich delight, it catches the eye of native honey-eaters, bridging nature and the viewer's gaze.
Woolly Pomaderris
Woolly Pomaderris
Woolly Pomaderris is a resilient shrub native to Australian woodlands, prized for its dense, woolly foliage which aids in its survival amid harsh conditions. Bearing small, yellow flowers that add a splash of color in contrast to its gray-green leaves, woolly Pomaderris typically thrives in well-drained soils, illustrating its adaptability to dry environments. Its distinctively textured leaves and hardy nature make woolly Pomaderris a notable presence in its native habitat.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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More Genus
Pomaderris
Pomaderris
Pomaderris is a genus of shrub to small tree in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. A distinctive feature of the leaves, branches, and twigs of this genus, is that they are hairy. Sixty-five of the species are native to Australia and the other five are from New Zealand.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Pomaderris
Feedback
Attributes of Pomaderris
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Pomaderris
Distribution of Pomaderris
Feedback
Distribution Map of Pomaderris
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Pomaderris
Feedback
Pomaderris comprises shrubs native to Australia and New Zealand, suited for temperate climates. Basic care involves positioning pomaderris under full to partial sunlight, with well-draining, fertile soil, ensuring regular watering while avoiding waterlogging. Temperature preferences are generally moderate, avoiding frost. Pomaderris faces challenges such as phytophthora root rot and occasional infestations of scale insects or aphids. Seasonally, pomaderris requires mulching to retain moisture in summer, while pruning is best post-flowering in late autumn or early winter, mitigating disease risks.
How to Water Pomaderris?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pomaderris?
How to Propagate Pomaderris?
How to Plant Pomaderris?
Exploring the Pomaderris Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Whatiri
Whatiri is characterized by its shrubby habit and small, glossy, elliptical leaves. The species variety thrives in heathland and woodland environments, adapting well to poor, sandy soils. During its flowering season, it bears clusters of tiny, creamy flowers that contrast with its dense, green foliage. These blossoms not only add to its ornamental appeal but also provide nectar for local pollinators, indicating whatiri's integral role in its ecosystem.
Pomaderris argyrophylla
Pomaderris argyrophylla, with its striking silver-backed leaves, is known for the shimmering effect they create when rustled by gentle breezes. This mid-sized shrub adapts readily to its habitat, sporting clusters of small, creamy flowers that add subtle charm in contrast to its bold foliage. The plant's robust nature allows it to thrive across varied landscapes, often becoming a resilient and attractive fixture in native gardens.
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris
Wrinkle leaf pomaderris is a robust shrub with a wrinkled appearance, featuring leathery leaves that bear a distinct wrinkled texture and a slight fuzz. Its dense foliage and small yellow flowers adapt well to its native environment, suggesting resilience. The plant's low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive in a variety of soils make it a versatile component in diverse ecosystems.
Pale flowered kumarahou
Pale flowered kumarahou is a resilient shrub native to certain ecological niches, where its adaptability to soil and climatic variance showcases its evolutionary robustness. Characterized by its small yellow flowers and oval, soft-hairy leaves, the plant often forms dense thickets, leveraging mutual support in challenging environments. Its bark and foliage not only contribute to local biodiversity but also offer a habitat for various insects and birds.
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All Species of Pomaderris
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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