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Ozothamnus ferrugineus
Ozothamnus ferrugineus, commonly known as tree everlasting, is a member of the genus Ozothamnus, of the Asteraceae family – one of the largest families of flowering plants in Australia. Native to the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, it forms an erect shrub or small tree between 2 and 3 metres in height.
Reproduction from seed is O. ferrugineus' main form of regeneration. Seeds should be directly sown in early winter, as slow-growing seedlings can be vulnerable to spring drought. Plant is long lived, as are its flowers. Prefers full-sun to semi-shade.
Ozothamnus ferrugineus is a common and widespread middle understory species in open forests and scrubland throughout south-eastern Australia. It can be found from coastal swampland and scrub through to elevated ranges and tablelands throughout Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania, often persisting along roadsides. It prefers well drained, moist areas and is often one of the first species to regenerate after fire or other disturbances.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Ozothamnus ferrugineus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
