Bedfordia arborescens|Blanket-leaf
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Small open tree or large shrub.
- Size (W x H)
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3-7m x 2-4m
- Leaves
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Large, soft dark green oblong to lance-shaped leaves with thick woolly white covering below; 15-25cm x 2-5cm.
- Flowers
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Large woolly bunches of small tubular daisy flowerheads.
- Flower colour
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Yellow
- Flower time
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October to January
- Growing conditions
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Deep moist well drained soils especially in fern gullies and moist to wet forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Dappled or partial shade.
- Commonly used for
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Plant under established trees in moist sites. Leaves are a feature.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
