Hidden within the Hills: Kunzeas

If you may be strolling along one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you may likelihood across a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush).
This bush is pretty widespread, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is one of the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.

In ideal circumstances, this bush which can grow up to three metres tall, and in season, can be coated with a prolific crop of delicate white flowers with very lengthy stamens which conceal the petals.

Kunzea Native Flower: A Symphony of Colors and Scents
Native FlowersThese flowers present a welcome source of nectar for all sorts of bugs in addition to small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.

When taking the time to look into the bush it's potential to watch some of the insects that prefer to live in its neighborhood.

This specific species is usually utilized in gardens, especially those featuring a wide range of native vegetation. When saved compact by pruning it presents nicely as a seasonal specimen plant.

Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas “Tick Bush” apparently comes from people observing that some native animals like to lay beneath the bush. It was thought that the fragrant oil content material of the foliage could deter ticks and mites.

Growing in an identical habitat is the less common Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller variety may develop to around 1.5 metres excessive, and might be in flower generally from September to October.

Native FlowersThe deep pink flowers have small white pin head size globular dots on the ends of the stamens. Several flowers are clustered collectively towards the ends of branches which have a distinctive reddish-brown colouration.

This shrub is usually extra compact than its relative. It too may be grown as an ornamental specimen in a house native backyard.

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Pub: 16 Nov 2023 00:25 UTC
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