Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cassinia longifolia Long Leaf Cassinia, Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Erect, open, shiny green leaved medium shrub with clusters of small white flowers from Spring through to early Autumn. Great for exposed, coastal sites and erosion control. Grows well under eucalyptus and used as an informal screen. Grows approx. 3m tall by 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Wind Break, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Tolerates boggy, clay and sandy soils and salty winds. Must be pruned regularly to encourage bushy habit if using as an ornamental.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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