Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas

If you're strolling alongside one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you could probability throughout a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush).
Hidden in the Hills Kunzeas is fairly widespread, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is considered one of the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.

In best conditions, this bush which can develop as a lot as three metres tall, and in season, may be lined with a prolific crop of delicate white flowers with very long 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 kinds of bugs in addition to small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.

When taking the time to look into the bush it is attainable to look at a number of the bugs that prefer to stay in its neighborhood.

This explicit species is typically utilized in gardens, especially those featuring quite a lot of native plants. When stored compact by pruning it presents nicely as a seasonal specimen plant.

The title “Tick Bush” apparently comes from people observing that some native animals like to put 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 widespread Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller variety could grow to round 1.5 metres high, and will be in flower usually from September to October.

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

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

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Pub: 15 Nov 2023 23:55 UTC
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