Botanical Name
Chorilaena quercifolia ‘Low Form’
Common Name
Karri Oak
Description
The Karri Oak has hairy, oak-like pale green leaves and pendent greenish-cream to yellowish flowers in spring to summer. Pink-flowered forms are occasionally available. It responds well to pruning and attracts birds and insect pollinators.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
1-1.5 m × 2-3 m
Reliability
Habitat
Chorilaena quercifolia occurs naturally as an understory shrub in the Karri forests of south-western Western Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soils and thrives in dappled shade or partial sun, tolerating full sun and dry periods once established.
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