Sexton’s bride is a perennial shrub up to approximately 3m tall.
Flowers are borne in clusters of about 20 from July-December. Petals are white, stamens and sepals pink/red. Fleshy, purple to black fruit approximately 6-12mm diameter, ripen during March-April. Its seeds are dispersed by birds, it is tolerant of salt spray, wind, and drought, grows well in coastal areas and forms thick stands that crowd out other species. One to keep an eye out for and help eradicate from the Motu.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Warden
Full details on our info sheets – all Weed Sheets available at Council Service Centre desk
Words by Niklas Erikson, Senior Conservation Advisor
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