Botanical Name: Common Names:
Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria, Blackthorn,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Rounded
Description:
Bursaria spinulosa is a variable shrub with dark green narrow foliage with spines on the branches and fragrant cream flowers occurring from December to March. Prefers well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Offers habitat to small birds and a food source for the Eltham Copper Butterfly.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Shady Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Pittosporaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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