Ozothamnus ferrugineus|Tree Everlasting
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Open rounded shrub with densely cottony branchlets.
- Size (W x H)
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1-3m x 2-6m
- Leaves
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Narrow lance-shaped to oblong dark green leaves 15-65mm x 1-5mm, grey hairy below, tip pointed, margins slightly wavy.
- Flowers
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Broad flat terminal clusters of 80-300 small daisy flowerheads. Bracts at base of flowerhead yellow-green.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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November to February
- Growing conditions
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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
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Long flowering plant for background planting. Prune to maintain bushy habit.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
