Additional information

• FamilyProteaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size1-3 m x 1-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesNarrow leaves twisted 90 degrees at base, 3-18 cm x 1.5-4 mm, flat to 3-sided, 1-3 prominent longitudinal veins.
• Flower colourCreamy-white
• Flowering timeAugust to September
• FlowersClusters of 6-18 flowers. Fruit - oval, shortly beaked, to 25 mm.
• Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsDry to moist well drained soil in forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, partial shade
• Garden useInteresting landscape feature planted as a group.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2, 3 Chris Clarke, NatureShare ©

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