Ozothamnus cupressoides

Kerosene Bush

Small dense erect shrub with densely cottony branchlets.

SynonymSeparated from Ozothamnus hookeri. O. sp. 1
FamilyAsteraceae
StoreyLower storey
Sizeto 1.2 m high
Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
LeavesTiny erect stalkless narrow to triangular dark green leaves 1.5-4 mm x 1-2 mm, pressed against the stem, sticky above, densely cottony below, margins rolled under.
Flower colourDull yellow
Flowering timeDecember to February
FlowersDense terminal clusters to 13 mm wide with 10-35 cylindric flowerheads, 15-18 bracts per flowerhead.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil in sub-alpine heathland. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, semi shade. Limited distribution within the Shire.
Garden useAn interesting small daisy plant for an alpine garden. Prefers soils that do not dry out.
Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.