Kardomia odontocalyx – Heath Myrtle

Kardomia odontocalyx - heath myrtle
Kardomia odontocalyx - heath myrtle

A charming small shrub, growing to around a metre tall and wide, with numerous dainty white flowers covering the branches in summer. The foliage is pleasingly aromatic when crushed. It has a pleasing pendulous growth habit. A hardy plant, needing little care once established. A light prune after flowering will ensure a more dense habit

This plant used to be known as Babingtonia odontocalyx, and is listed as vulnerable in its natural range in northern NSW to southern Queensland.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Kardomia odontocalyx

Common Name : Heath Myrtle

Height : 1

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects