Hebe macrocarpa
Hebe macrocarpa forms an erect growing evergreen shrub, reaching 6.5 ft (2 m) or more high. The spear-shaped, leathery leaves are a dark glossy green, 3–5 in (8–13 cm) long and 0.6–1 in (1.5–2 cm) wide. The flowers are white and occur in spikes 3–6 in (8–15 cm) long, winter flowering. A hebe tender in the UK. This hebe is found from Auckland southwards to Taranaki and Poverty Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Hebe macrocarpa may be closely allied to Hebe corriganii. |
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