currajong

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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

Scientific classification

Species: currajong (Asterotrichion discolor)
Genus: Asterotrichion
Family: Malvaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of currajong

Distribution map

Australia (Tasmania)

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Culture

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Quick identification of currajong

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currajong care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.