Zieria smithii Sandfly bush (Rutaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Zieria smithii
Sandfly bush
Evergreen shrub
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The Zieria smithii plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sandfly bush. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. arborescens. Z. lanceolata.

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Latin Name:  Zieria smithii
Common Name:  Sandfly bush
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  Andrews.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy forests or cleared areas near the coast[152], also in humid forest valleys to elevated mountain ravines[154].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a warm greenhouse in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for their first winter outdoors. Cuttings. We have no information but suggest trying cuttings of almost ripe wood, August in a frame.

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