Lomatia myricoides (River Lomatia)
Lomatia myricoides (River Lomatia)
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Lomatia myricoides (River Lomatia) is an elegant evergreen Australian shrub with finely divided deep green foliage and clusters of creamy white flowers that create a soft and refined display. Its graceful branching habit adds texture and movement while maintaining a natural structured appearance throughout the year. The attractive flowers stand out against the delicate foliage and provide seasonal interest without overpowering surrounding plantings.
This plant is widely used in native gardens, screening and low maintenance landscape designs where reliable evergreen structure and soft foliage texture are important. It performs well in a variety of soil conditions and tolerates periods of dryness once established making it a practical choice for sustainable planting schemes. Customers choose Lomatia myricoides for its attractive foliage, dependable growth and ability to attract birds and pollinators. It provides year round visual appeal while blending easily into both formal and naturalistic landscapes. Its combination of resilience, elegant form and low maintenance requirements makes it a valuable addition to gardens requiring long lasting structure and consistent ornamental value.

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Mature height
2.5–4 m
Mature width
1.5–3 m
Spacing
1.5–2.5 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Blue-green foliage with pale undersides, creamy-white fragrant flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer with light, airy floral display
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
Root System
Moderately deep, fibrous and spreading root system; non invasive; typically 40–100 cm depth