This small shrub has twiggy branches that form a dense and compact rounded habit. It has small dark glossy green oval leaves that are arranged along the stems and the small white, saucer-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 12

Babingtonia tozerensisis naturally found in Australia in Mt Tozer in the Cape York Peninsular in Far North Queensland. It tolerates a range of moderately fertile, well drained soils in a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Babingtonia is a shrub that is grown for its compact habit and its flowers. It is used in small gardens as a front border plant or as a specimen in raised garden beds. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions tolerating a wide range of conditions. It is also planted in pots and tubsand is suitable for sub tropical coastal or the adjoining mountain regions. ID 1832

Note:
It grows successfully as far south as Canberra, New South Wales.

Babingtonia(bab-eng-tone-ea) tozerensis(toe-zer-çn-sis)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family