Chamelaucium uncinatum

Geraldton Wax

Chamelaucium uncinata has many cultivars, some hybrids.

The species is regarded as a weed in our nursery region. If growing in a garden near a natural area, take care that it does not seed down in adjacent bushland.

For distribution in WA, FloraBase says:
Naturalised Status: Mixed (Native in Part of Range, Naturalised Elsewhere)
There is a significant weed population near the Yallingup Hall.

It is also weedy in New Zealand North Island, with some populations in the Australian eastern states.

 

Family: MYRTACEAE

Genus: Chamelaucium

Species: uncinatum

Origin: Greater WA

Soil Preferences: Coastal Alkaline, Edges of Swamps, Laterite, Limestone, Sand

Tolerances: Drought Tolerant, Moderately Lime Tolerant

Plant Uses: Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Bird Attracting - Seed Eaters, Bush Tucker / Human Food, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Floral Art, Hedge, Interesting flowers, Screening, Shrubbery

Growth Forms: Large Shrubs/Small Trees, Medium Shrubs

Size Range: 2-5m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Spring, Winter

Flowering Months: 06 Jun, 07 Jul, 08 Aug, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov

Flowering Colours: Pink, White

FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5498

Wholesale Availability:   Unavailable for wholesale ordering at this time. May be available for purchase at the Nursery.

$80.00

Image Credits

  • Chamelaucium uncinatum Gnangarra - CC BY 2.5 AU