Trees
Descriptor |
Dense shrub to small erect tree with persistent fibrous bark on larger stems, smaller stems shedding in stringy strips. Variable, narrow, silvery leaves 4-20mm x 1.5-4mm, tapering to a point, silky hairs on both sides. Silver new growth. Masses of white, open flowers to 15mm wide |
Cultural knowledge |
Stems, wood-spears |
Ecological role |
Nectar for butterflies, Bird attracting: insects |
Height |
2-6m |
Width |
1-3m |
Sun |
Full sun, partial shade |
Soil type |
Moist to wet conditions, along watercourses and in swamps of lowlands and foothills often forming a closed scrub |
Flowering time |
September-January |
