Bursaria spinosa

Common Name:
Sweet Bursaria

Description:
Bursaria spinosa, commonly known as Sweet Bursaria, is a hardy Australian native shrub or small tree that produces masses of delicate, fragrant white to cream flowers during summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making this plant an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The dark green, spiny foliage provides year-round interest and serves as shelter for small birds, while the plant's seed capsules persist into autumn, adding further ornamental appeal.

Thriving in a variety of soil types, including poor, dry soils, Sweet Bursaria is drought-tolerant once established and can handle coastal conditions and light frosts. It prefers full sun to part shade and is often used for revegetation projects, erosion control, and habitat planting. With its low-maintenance nature and ability to attract pollinators and birds, Bursaria spinosa is an excellent addition to native gardens, informal hedging, and windbreaks.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large
• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 6 metres
• Width: 2 - 3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White to Cream

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Windbreaks
• Tolerates Coastal Conditions
• Perennial

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acacia species
• Callistemon species (Bottlebrush)
• Leptospermum species (Tea Tree)
• Grevillea species
• Westringia species (Coastal Rosemary)