Botanical Name: Common Names:
Kunzea affinis TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Native to Australia, this small shrub has scented foliage often used in the production of Tea Tree oil. Growing to approx. 1.5m, small, clustered, pink flowers appear in Spring. Useful for revegetation works, erosion control and hedging. Tolerant of wind, heat, and frost.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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