This small shrub is upright with reddish woody stems that form an open rounded habit. It has glossy mid-green linear leaves and the fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in small clusters during late spring. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Leionema nudum is naturally found in the North Island of New Zealand growing in lowland forests margins from sea level to an altitude of 760m (2,300ft). 

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile drier soil in an open sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender.

Mairehau is grown for its fragrant flowers and its compact habit. It is planted in low garden borders or used in patio pots or in courtyard planter boxes and rockeries, establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is suitable for coastal regions and is planted in bushland settings, commercial sites or sub-tropical settings. It may be difficult to cultivate requiring perfect drainage. ID 2906

Leionema (lee’ON-ema) nudum (new-DUM)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family