{"product_id":"sweet-bursaria-bursaria-spinosa","title":"Sweet Bursaria - Bursaria spinosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Bursaria (\u003cem\u003eBursaria spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough Australian native that becomes either a dense, clippable hedge or an open small tree, depending on how you treat it. Size varies widely, from 1m to 8m tall, and in summer it is covered in clouds of small, fragrant, starry white flowers that pollinators love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true local.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural range runs from northern Queensland through to Tasmania and across to South Australia, and it sits naturally among gums and native grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of starry white flowers open in summer, with odd flowers turning up through the year in warm or sheltered spots. Papery brown seedpods shaped like little hearts follow and stay ornamental.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies and other pollinators work the flowers, and the dense, spiny stems give small birds safe shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy to be clipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes shaping well, which is what makes it such a useful boundary hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable and easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in sun or part shade, copes with frost and coastal conditions, and even tolerates clay soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart and clip after flowering to build a dense, bird-friendly hedge. The spiny stems make it a deterrent barrier too, so keep it away from paths and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well beneath gums and among native grasses, filling the middle layer of a habitat planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory and fragrant gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set a plant near a seat or window so you can enjoy the summer scent, and the butterflies that arrive with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Bursaria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade. It is found across the east and south-east of the mainland and Tasmania, and it copes with frost and with coastal conditions, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Size varies widely from plant to plant and site to site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is ideal, though it also copes with clay. It asks for very little in the way of preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer so the roots can establish. After that it manages with little attention. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser after the yearly trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim straight after flowering keeps it neat and bushy. For a hedge, clip once after flowering. Wear gloves and long sleeves, because the stems are spiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sweet Bursaria as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a long hedge line, while the 200mm pots give a better start where you want screening sooner. Plants travel upright and settle quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is variable, from about 1m up to 8m tall and 1m to 6m wide. Left alone it can become a small tree. Clipped as a hedge, it will hold whatever height you set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it prickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the stems are spiny. That is part of its value as a barrier hedge and as safe shelter for small birds, but plant it away from paths, play areas and anywhere you brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly in summer, with scattered flowers at other times in warm or sheltered spots. The starry white flowers are fragrant and are followed by papery brown seedpods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787185029439,"sku":"BUR-SPI-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787185062207,"sku":"BUR-SPI-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787185094975,"sku":"BUR-SPI-200MM-P6","price":393.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sweet-bursaria-bursaria-spinosa.jpg?v=1792150662","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sweet-bursaria-bursaria-spinosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}