Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia ‘Joseph Armstrong’

Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia ‘Joseph Armstrong’ photographed at Inverewe Gardens, Poolewe, Scotland, UK

Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia ‘Joseph Armstrong’ (syn Brachyglottis buchananii, Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia var buchananii) is a low-growing, evergreen bushy shrub, which can reach 40–80 in (1–2 m) high. The oval leaves are green above and buff below, 2–3 in (5–8 cm) long, with pale veins. The flowers are of no great beauty.

This form of Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia grows on Mount Taranaki (Mount Egmont), New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand. It is prone to fungal attack.

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