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Asterotrichion discolor

currajong

A large, upright shrub or small tree with silvery-grey ,felted hairs covering the backs of the narrowly oval, evergreen leaves, the young shoots and buds. Clusters of small, white, scented flowers are produced in late autumn

Synonyms

Plagianthus sidoides

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Ultimate height

2.5–4 metres

Time to ultimate height

10–20 years

Ultimate spread

1.5–2.5 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Malvaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Name status: Correct
Plant range: Australia (Tasmania)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a warm position in sun or light shade in moist but well-drained soil. Has good wind tolerance

Propagation

Propagate by seed or cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Low Maintenance

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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