A gnarled small tree or large shrub of Sydney sandstone with bristly new growth and showy creamy-white summer blossom rich in nectar. A characterful bird-attracting feature.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Dwarf Apple
Angophora hispida is a slow-growing shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to New South Wales. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and cream green flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Dwarf Apple
Dwarf Apple suits warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Dwarf Apple does best in sandy, free-draining and poor soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Dwarf Apple performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Dwarf Apple after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Dwarf Apple in the garden
Dwarf Apple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Dwarf Apple sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Dwarf Apple
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