Abigail Gordon was a beautiful and strong minded woman who was a great gardener. She settled at Garston while earlier times had seen her living in a tent during gold mining days near Alexandra.

Description                            

Robust, glossy leaved, evergreen or semi- evergreen native shrub.
Compact, shapely form. 2x2m.                   
Exhibits occasional yellow leaves.
Pink flowers in mid spring.
Dark wine coloured fruit are concealed within the bush.   

Uses

Garden, landscaping, revegetation.
Cut foliage for flower arranging.

Position                           

Open site or semi –shade.
Well-drained medium soils.

Pollination

May require male for good berry production e.g. Aristotelia “Kingsley Butler”

Care

May be pruned if desired.

Protected by PVR SHM 184. 

[Named with the help of the Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown]