Overview

Westringia brevifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Westringia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Westringia brevifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include hedges, mixed borders, screens, mass plantings and wind breaks.

About

Westringia brevifolia Benth., commonly referred to as Greater Shortleaf Westringia is member of the Lamiaceae family, subfamily, Prosterantheroideae and one of four Westringia species native Tasmania, Australia. This evergreen shrub somewhat resembles rosemary and is similar in appearance to another Tasmanian species W.

About the genus

Westringia is a genus of Australian shrubs. As with other members of the mint family their upper petal is divided into two lobes. There are four stamens - the upper two are fertile while the lower two are reduced to staminodes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Westringia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Westringia brevifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Hedges, Mixed borders, Screens, Mass plantings, Wind breaks

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Westringia brevifolia

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Seed sown in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions