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Seaberry Saltbush

Rhagodia candolleana subsp candolleana
Seaberry Saltbush
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A dense medium sized scrambling shrub that can grow to 2 metres tall with semi succulent glossy green leaves and inconspicuous tiny pale flowers from December through to April, followed by glossy dark red berries. An ornamental plant, suitable for coastal locations which can be used as a background shrub in mixed plantings, on coastal verges or as a wind-break and soil control. It is a food sources and habitat refuge for small birds and lizards. It is considered a bush food with the small red berries eaten by indigenous peoples and used by children as face paint. 

Form
Shrub
Height
1-2m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
  • Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/SA/WA
Bush Tucker Plant
Yes