Phebalium squamulosum

Phebalium squamulosum is a shrub or tree species which is endemic to eastern Australia. It is known by the common names scaly phebalium or forest phebalium, the latter shared with the related species Leionema ambiens. It grows to between 1 and 7 metres in height. There are a number of recognised subspecies as follows: Phebalium squamulosum is cultivated as an ornamental flowering shrub. The species is frost tolerant and performs best in a well-drained, partially shaded position with a cool, moist root zone. Media related to Phebalium squamulosum at Wikimedia Commons