Scientific Name: Phebalium woombye

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  • Pronunciation:
    fur-BAIL-ee-um WOOM-bye
  • Common Name:
    Phebalium
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    RUTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White flowers to 10mm in umbels, winter to spring.
  • Vegetation Type:
    Coastal Heath- dry areas, Seacoast headlands
  • Species List:
    Plants for Coastal Gardens, W2, W1, Hedges, Emu Mt., SBHS, Wooroi Day Use Area Tracks, Sunshine Beach Primary, NNP service road, Cooroibah26.4.09, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Cooloothin Corner, Old Tewantin, Upper Mt. Tinbeerwah, Fraser Island, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, Girraween, Marcus Dunes, Dandaloo, Noosa North Shore PS, BHNR, Arthur Harrold NR, Stratford Park, NNS, Heritage Park, Regional Ecosystem 12.9-10.l.
Identification Notes

Stems scaley/scurfy and brown. Leaves are aromatic and have silvery underside.

Landscaping Notes

Occurs in both upright shrub and prostrate (groundcover) forms. Great garden plant, attractive foliage and flowers, responds well to pruning. Prefers well drained soil, and sun or dappled shade. Suitable for hedges and screens and garden beds.