Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Austrobaeckea

Species:

Austrobaeckea narembeen

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

AUS

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a member of Myrtaceae from fire-prone southwestern Australian heathlands, likely resprouts from lignotuber or rootstock after fire.