Eremophila longifolia
BERRIGAN, WEEPING EMU BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, VIC, QLD, WA, NT, SA, ACT

Other Botanical Names: Bondtia graciliflora, B. longifolia, Eremophila graciliflora, E. salicina, Stenochilus longifolius

Other Common Names: Australian Plum

 
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Eremophila longifolia
BERRIGAN, WEEPING EMU BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: black-purple berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar, fruit, habitat






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