Plant Details
- Common Name
- Westringia Fruticosa
- Mature Height
- 4–8 ft
- Mature Width
- 4–6 ft
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Shrubs
Westringia Fruticosa
Westringia Fruticosa, commonly known as Coast Rosemary, is a popular, fast-growing evergreen shrub native to Australia. It features an upright, dense, mounding habit with linear, silver-green leaves that resemble rosemary. Throughout the year, it produces small, star-shaped white flowers, making it a beautiful addition to coastal, Mediterranean, or drought-tolerant landscapes.
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Plant Information
Description
- Westringia Fruticosa
- commonly known as Coast Rosemary
- is a popular
- fast-growing evergreen shrub native to Australia. It features an upright
- dense
- mounding habit with linear
- silver-green leaves that resemble rosemary. Throughout the year
- it produces small
- star-shaped white flowers
- making it a beautiful addition to coastal
- Mediterranean
- or drought-tolerant landscapes.
A highly adaptable plant for both inland and coastal landscapes, offering consistent color and structure.
Uses
- Ideal for informal hedging
- foundation plantings
- borders
- mass planting
- coastal gardens
- and containers.
Key Features
- Drought tolerant
- deer resistant
- coastal tolerant
- evergreen
- year-round flowering
- low maintenance.
Planting
- Plant in well-draining
- sandy or loamy soil. Ensure the site has good drainage to prevent root rot. Space plants 3-4 feet apart for hedging.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 3–4 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 4–6 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 3–4 ft apart
- Trees
- 4–6 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 4–6 ft apart
- Vines
- 4–6 ft apart
Care
- Requires minimal maintenance. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and density. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood. Water regularly until established
- then only occasionally during prolonged dry periods.
- Water Needs
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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