About

Pomaderris apetala, the Cooper's wood, is an evergreen shrub or small tree from southeastern Australia producing the characteristic wrinkled, woolly leaves and rounded clusters of small flowers of the genus. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a frost-free, sunny, sheltered garden.

About the genus

Pomaderris are evergreen shrubs or small trees from Australasia with softly hairy, wrinkled leaves and clusters of small, creamy-yellow or white flowers. Grown in frost-free, sunny, sheltered gardens.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.