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Ozothamnus obcordatus ‘Native Thyme’ Nursery


Rounded small shrub. Growth rate fast. Any dry soils from heavy clays to sands. Forst hardy. Drought tolerant. Dried leaves (similar in taste to thyme) as seasoning.

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW
Form: Rounded small shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.6-1.5m
Width (typical): 1m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Revegetation, background, habitat
Soil type: Any dry soil from heavy clays to sands.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought tolerant
Wind firmness: Wind firm except in very shallow soils.
Windbreak position: Not an ideal windbreak species.
Flowering time: Spring
Pruning: Prune as required for shape. Will tolerate
severe pruning if required.
Features: Leaves can be used in the kitchen as a
native Thyme flavour.

Additional information

Weight 10 kg
Dimensions 10 × 20 cm
Size

forestry tube

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