Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush)

Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink flower close up with narrow green leaves and yellow center
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink flower cluster with long thin petals near small green foliage

Botanical name: Calytrix exstipulata

Common name: Turkey Bush

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Calytrix exstipulata has pine-like leaves and star-shaped flowers about 20 mm in diameter. The leaves contains oil with therapeutic properties.

Similar plants: Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush)


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Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) plant with pink flowers and fine green needle-like foliage branches
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) with small pink flowers covering the slender, needle-like green branches.
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink flower close up with fine needles on thin branches.
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink flower cluster with long stamens and green narrow foliage.
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink star flower close up against green needle like leaves
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink star flower with long thin yellow tipped stamens and green leaves
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) pink flower, close up of needle foliage and slender petals
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) showing delicate pink petals on narrow green needle-like foliage stems
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) with many small pink star-shaped flowers and green foliage close up
Calytrix exstipulata (Turkey Bush) with many small pink star-shaped flowers and fine green needle-like foliage.


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