Bursaria spinosa ssp. spinosa

Sweet Bursaria, Kurwan, Tupy

Narrow to rounded shrub or small tree with spines along branches. Plants spinier, smaller leafed in drier sites, larger-leaved & often spineless in moist sites.

Additional information

• FamilyPittosporaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-6 m x 2-3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesLeaves variable - narrow to elliptic, often notched, shiny, dark green to 25 mm x up to 10 mm.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeNovember to February
• FlowersMassed bunches of fragrant flowers at the ends of branches. Well displayed brown seed capsules held for a long time after flowering.
• Bird attractingInsects
• Butterfly attractingBoth food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies.
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to dry well drained soils in forests of foothills and mountains. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, partial shade.
• Garden usePrune from young plants to produce bushy plants in dry areas. Plants attractive in flower and fruit but need to be selected according to conditions.
• Commercially availableGenerally
• Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
• Aboriginal Use Food - honey; wood - sticks (waddy)

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