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Phebalium squamulosum ssp. argenteum
Silver Phebalium
Notes

Uses: A ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast or grouped as an informal hedge, feature in borders, roadside verges and raised beds. Tolerates moderate coastal exposure and can be planted as a wind-break. Responds well to pruning to maintain compact shape. Requires well-drained soils.

  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1.5-2.5m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
  • Family Rutaceae
  • Botanical Name Phebalium squamulosum ssp. argenteum
  • Common Name Silver Phebalium
  • Origin Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT
  • Habit Upright, Compact, Dense, Spreading to ascending
  • Landscape Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental, Screen, Hedge
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)