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Ozothamnus ferrugineus|Tree Everlasting

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description
Open rounded shrub with densely cottony branchlets.
Size (W x H)
1-3m x 2-6m
Leaves
Narrow lance-shaped to oblong dark green leaves 15-65mm x 1-5mm, grey hairy below, tip pointed, margins slightly wavy.
Flowers
Broad flat terminal clusters of 80-300 small daisy flowerheads. Bracts at base of flowerhead yellow-green.
Flower colour
White
Flower time
November to February
Growing conditions
Moist to wet well drained soils widespread in open forest and woodland, and following disturbance. Frost tolerant. Full sun to semi-shade.
Commonly used for
Long flowering plant for background planting. Prune to maintain bushy habit.
Available at indigenous nursery
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Acknowledgement
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory