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Cullen australasicum, commonly known as Native Laburnum, is a resilient, evergreen shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its vibrant display of pea-like flowers and its natural ability to enhance soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, this plant is an excellent choice for boosting local biodiversity.
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Features: The plant features finely divided, green leaves that lend a delicate texture, creating an attractive backdrop for its vivid blooms.
Flowers & Timing: Clusters of bright, pea-like yellow flowers that add a burst of colour. Typically blooms from late spring to early summer.
Attraction Details: Attracts native pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Provides shelter and forage for various small indigenous insects and fauna.
Height: Typically grows between 1 to 1.5 meters tall.
Spread: Can spread up to 2 meters wide.
Best Planting Position: Thrives in full sun exposure. Adapts well to a range of light conditions, though optimal flowering is achieved in sunny locations.
Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and lightly clayey soils. Tolerates moderately poor soil conditions and contributes to soil enrichment through nitrogen fixation.
Watering requirements: Low to moderate once established.
Trimming requirements: Light trimming post-flowering is recommended to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
