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water wise plants
water hardiness
top tenshady gardens
project typeurban and commercial residential erosion control
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils medium - loamy soils good drainage
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Cassinia longifolia
shiny cassinia
A medium to large shrub capable of reaching 4m, but usually smaller. Dense clusters of small white flowers in spring, summer and autumn. |
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| origin | NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas. |
| cultural notes | A fast growing and adaptable plant. Prefers moist but well drained soils in part or full shade. |
| maintenance | Can be pruned periodically to maintain a dense habit. |
| tolerates | Frost tolerant, moderately drought tolerant. |
| flowering season | Spring, Summer and early Autumn. |
| flower colour | Small white flowers forming dense clusters to 20cm in diameter. |
| foliage colour | Shiny green, narrow leaves with hairy undersides. Leaves are sticky when young. |
| width | up to 3m |
| height | up to 4m |
| plant spacing | 100cm apart |
| recommended uses | Good pioneer species for distubed sites provided there is adequate shade. |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av Pialligo ACT 2609 t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006 e p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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se nsw
37 Wandella Forest Rd Wandella NSW 2550 t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256 p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550 abn 91 109 945 146
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