Beaufortia aestiva (Kalbarri Beaufortia, Swamp Bottle Brush)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusBeaufortia
Speciesaestiva
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia predominantly in the north of the region.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 m
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDense and round.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Drought tolerant.
Notable SpecimensKings Park Botanical Garden, Perth, Western Australia.
HabitatFound growing on sandy soils or soils high in limestone content.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, egg-shaped with the narrower end towards the base. 4 - 11 mm long and are arranged in alternating pairs (forming 4 rows along the stems).
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are arranged in heads 35 - 45 mm in diameter, on ends of the branches which continue to grow after flowering. Flowering occurs during June to December. Appear as bottlebrush-like spikes.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit are woody capsules, 7 - 9 mm long. Stamens which are in bundles of 5 - 7, 28 - 40 mm long and are joined for about half their length.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are creamy orange and red.

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