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Tree | Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy' Burgundy Willow Myrtle, Weeping Peppermint Willow |
Description | A dwarf variety of the regular native Willow Myrtle. This small attractive tree bears white clusters of flowers in spring. It has a beautiful weeping habit. Its foliage is probably the most spectacular feature as it has burgundy-coloured leaves. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Pendulous |
Mature Size | 5 x 3m |
Uses | This species has low water needs once established. Deep foliage colour means it looks great combined with Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik', or Acacia cognata 'Green Screen'. |
Position & Soil | Likes a well drained moist, humus-rich to clay soil, or even a sandy loam. Takes the wind in coastal areas and likes full sun position. Needs very little water. |
Features | Small Evergreen Pendulous Avenue Coastal Feature Foliage Group Planting Informal Screening Native Purple Foliage Specimen |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Acacia cognata • Acacia cognata 'Burgundy Cascade' • Acacia cognata 'Copper Tips' • Acacia cognata 'Curtain Call' • Acacia cognata 'Green Magik' • Acacia cognata 'Green Screen' • Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' • Allocasuarina torulosa • Leptospermum obovatum 'Starry Night' • Leptospermum petersonii |
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