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Eremophila crassifolia
Thick Leaved Emu Bush
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Uses: A hardy desert Eremophila. Excellent plant for adding colour to arid and semi-arid gardens.
Does best in well drained soils. Responds well to pruning after flowering.
Propagated from seed or cuttings.
Note: These trees are comparable to those listed in Schedule 1 but require written SA Water approval prior to planting in streets or roads.

  • Height 0.6-1.3m
  • Spread 0.6-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myoporaceae
  • Botanical Name Eremophila crassifolia
  • Common Name Thick Leaved Emu Bush
  • Origin SA, Vic
  • Habit Dwarf to small, Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Desert dunes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)