Carmichaelia australis

Also Known As

Carmichaelia arborea
New Zealand Broom

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Carmichaelia australis plant details

Carmichaelia australis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carmichaelia australis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cascading, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carmichaelia australis

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The unusual ?leafless?, broom-like stems of this large shrub/small 15' tree produce bright clusters of purple and white pea-like flowers. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Masses of growing green sticks to 6' x 6', fragrant white/mauve flowers, totally weird! For indeed its green branches remain nearly leafless as it grows eventually to tree size (up to 30' in the wild). 12 °F. NZ.

By: The Desert Northwest

Sweetly scented pea shrub from the South Island, New Zealand, to only 3-4' tall with green flattened branches instead of leaves and a somewhat weeping form. Lavender flowers are abundant in spring and summer and intensely fragrant. Best in sun with adequate summer water though tolerant of some summer drought. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.