Large Kangaroo Apple
Solanum laciniatum
This shrub has an exotic appearance with its large, narrow, dark-green leaves and large purple flowers. It is fast growing but short lived but its life can be extended with pruning. The attractive fruit are sought after by birds but they are poisonous when not ripe so care must be taken when planting near children.
Flowering time
Spring
Summer
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Landscape setting
Coastal
Hills
Tolerates
Some coastal exposure
Frost resistant
Drought
Produces purple ripening to orange fruit sought by emus, malleefowl and parrots. Habitat for small native animals and small native birds such as honeyeaters and silver eyes.
Habitat for