This spreading shrub has multiple upright slender green branched stems that form a bushy habit. It has glossy dark green divided leaves and the tiny greenish tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer, followed by dark red succulent fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Leea indicaIt is naturally found in Australia from sub-tropical to tropical eastern Queensland and extending in to south-east Asia growing along rainforest margins in the understory and is commonly associated with water courses.

It prefers a semi-shaded to filtered light humid position and grows in will compost organic rich moist soils that are tending acidic with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Bandicoot Berry is grown for its lush foliage and attractive berries. It is planted in tropical settings, along borders for screening or used as an under story planted. It establishes in 3-4 years and is moderately long lived. This shrub is suitable for coastal and mountain gully plantings requiring a humid shaded position. In cool climates it is grown as a potted indoor specimen in conservatories or in a glasshouse.ID 2915

Leea(LEE-ah) indica(IN-dee-kah)

Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Grapevine and Virginia Family