If you're walking along one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you could likelihood throughout a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush).
This bush is pretty common, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is among the first to regrow after its habitat has been disturbed by clearing.
In ideal situations, this bush which may develop up to three metres tall, and in season, could be lined with a prolific crop of delicate white flowers with very long stamens which conceal the petals.
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Native FlowersThese flowers provide a welcome supply of nectar for all kinds of insects as properly as small nectar feeding and insectivorous birds.
When taking the time to look into the bush it's attainable to observe a few of the bugs that choose to reside in its neighborhood.
This specific species is typically used in gardens, particularly those that includes quite so much of native vegetation. When saved compact by pruning it presents well as a seasonal specimen plant.
The name “Tick Bush” apparently comes from folks observing that some native animals like to put under the bush. It was thought that the aromatic oil content of the foliage might deter ticks and mites.
Growing in a similar habitat is the less widespread Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea). This smaller variety could develop to round 1.5 metres excessive, and might be in flower usually from September to October.
Native FlowersThe deep pink flowers have small white pin head dimension globular dots at the ends of the stamens. Several flowers are clustered collectively in path of the ends of branches which have a particular reddish-brown colouration.
This shrub is often extra compact than its relative. It too could be grown as a decorative specimen in a house native garden.