Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Kunzea

Species:

Kunzea ericoides

USDA Symbol:

KUER

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire. Commonly regenerates in post-fire environments in New Zealand.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Thrives in poor, rocky soils; often found in coastal and subalpine regions.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds are very fine and require surface sowing with light for germination. Best sown on a sterile seed-raising mix.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI