Commersonia fraseri – Brush Kurrajong

Commersonia fraseri - Brush kurrajong
Commersonia fraseri - Brush kurrajong

A fast growing large shrub to small tree, with mid green leaves and contrasting pale undersides. It has masses of small white flowers displayed at the branch ends, and is long flowering mainly from spring through summer, especially with regular watering. Flowers are honey scented. Grows from 2 to 5 metres high in cultivation. Naturally grows in moist forest areas from Victoria to southern Queensland.

Family : Malvaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Commersonia fraseri

Common Name : Brush Kurrajong

Height : 8

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects