Botanical Name: Common Names:
Angophora hispida Dwarf Apple Gum, Scrub Apple Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Renowned for its loose, rough bark and its branching which is often contorted, this native evergreen tree grows quite quickly to approx. 7m and has a dense, rounded canopy. Masses of creamy white flowers are small and fragrant from late Spring and into Summer. This is a great tree choice for large gardens, parks and sandy, coastal sites.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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