Spyridium globulosum (Basket Bush)


Botanical Information

FamilyRhamnaceae
GenusSpyridium
Speciesglobulosum
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginWestern to Midwestern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12 - 13
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1a
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Height0.6 - 3 m
Spread1.8 - 2.4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded.
LandscapeHedges, small tree or large shrub gardens, borders, informal gardens, cottages and as a specimen.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-draining loamy, sandy or clay soils. If let to dry out too much leaves will curl inward.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatDry sunny plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin, exfoliating non-showy bark.
Leaf DescriptionSoft rounded leaves that typically measure 1.5 - 5 cm long and 1.5 - 2.5 cm wide. Foliage can curl inward if drought-stressed.
Flower DescriptionSmall, very dense, wooly, terminal to sub-terminal heads of simple flowers with 5 pinnate petals.
Colour DescriptionSilver-green foliage, white flowers and grey-burgundy bark.
Texture DescriptionWooly.

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