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Chamelaucium uncinatum
Geraldton Wax
Origin: Found along the coast from Perth to Dongara in Western Australia.
| Family |
| Myrtaceae |
| Genus |
| Chamelaucium |
| Species |
| uncinatum |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -2 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 27 |
| Height |
| 2 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 6 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Hedge, screen and feature planting. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil, sandy, loamy and sandy loam soils. Prefers acidic, neutral and alkaline pH. Drought resistant. Tolerates light frost. |
| Shape |
| Dense and spreading. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Might attract dieback (soil-borne fungus, Phytophthora cinnamomi). |
| Habitat |
| Limestone, along coastal areas, edges of swamps, hillsides and plains. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Berry-like buds arranged in open sprays along the ends of stems. |
| Leaf Description |
| Foliage is aromatic when crushed. Narrow, almost needle-like. |
| Flower Description |
| Each flower can grow up to 25 mm wide. |
| Colour Description |
| Flowers are deep purplish-red. Foliage is deep green. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Propagation |
| Softwood and semi-hardwood cutting. |
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