Zieria arborescens ssp. arborescens

Stinkwood

Erect or spreading shrub or small tree with ridged downy branchlets.

Additional information

• FamilyRutaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-7 m x 3 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesPairs of dark green aromatic leaves divided into 3 oblong to lance shaped leaflets 3-12.5 cm x 6-26 mm, paler and downy below, margins curved under.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeAugust to December
• FlowersOpen axillary clusters of small flowers, clusters generally shorter than leaves.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils in tall wet forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled to full shade.
• Garden useAn attractive shrub for moist conditions. Does not like to dry out. Screen plant. Could be pruned to form a tall hedge in sheltered positions.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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