Kunzea sp.

Burgan

See Kunzea leptospermoides

SynonymKunzea ericoides (now a New Zealand endemic), Leptospermum phylicoides
FamilyMyrtaceae
StoreyMiddle storey
Size2-4 m x 2-4 m
Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
LeavesLeaves are broader than the more common local species.
Flower colourWhite
Flowering timeNovember to February
FlowersFlower stalks are longer and hairless.
Bird attractingHabitat - nesting and/or safety
Butterfly attractingNectar for butterflies
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsOccurs in moist soils in the lower foothills of the Dandenongs.
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.
Related speciesSee Kunzea leptospermoides. Hybrids also occur within this group and more research is needed to determine the status of this species.