Agonis flexuosa

Common Name:
Willow Myrtle

Description:
Agonis flexuosa, commonly known as Willow Myrtle, is a graceful evergreen native to Western Australia, renowned for its weeping form and aromatic foliage. The fine, willow-like leaves release a pleasant peppermint scent when crushed, adding a sensory dimension to gardens and landscapes. It produces small, fluffy white flowers in spring that attract pollinators, while its distinctive drooping branches create a soft, flowing silhouette. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in a variety of soils, including sandy and coastal conditions, and is well-suited to the dry summers and cool winters of Melbourne. It performs best in full sun but tolerates part shade, and it is highly valued for its resilience to salt spray and wind, making it ideal for coastal planting. With its ornamental form and adaptability, Agonis flexuosa makes a striking feature tree or a loose hedge when pruned.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

• Tree - Small

• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 to 10 metres

• Width: 4 to 6 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Suitable for Hedging

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Drought Tolerant

• Tolerates Coastal Conditions

• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Westringia fruticosa

• Dianella caerulea

• Callistemon spp.

• Lomandra longifolia

• Grevillea spp.