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General Information

Neofabricia myrtifolia is usually an evergreen shrub growing up to 5 metres tall, but becoming a tree up to 12 metres tall when growing in the rainforest[].
A very ornamental plant, valued particularly for its aromatic flowering display, and for the soft pink of its new shoots, it is suitable for growing in gardens[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - northern Queensland.

Habitat

Usually found on sands near the coast, often forming thickets in woodland and heathland[]. Found on sandstone plateaux and tablelands, steep sandstone or granite outcrops, ridges, and sandy coastal plains and ridges[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	5.00 m
Pollinators	Bees
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 34°c, but can tolerate 16 - 38°c[]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,100 - 1,600mm, but tolerates 600 - 1,800mm[].
Succeeds in full sun, tolerating some shade[]. An easily grown plant, preferring well-drained, sandy soils[]. Tolerant of some salt in the soil[]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 4.5 - 7.5[]. Plants are tolerant of salt-laden winds[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant can be grown as a hedge, providing low shelter in exposed positions[].

Other Uses

The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - it germinates readily, especially if sown fresh, but seedlings are prone to fungal diseases[].

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