Occurrence evidence0 records from ALA occurrence records
Native range bioregionsNot yet summarised
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Tick Bush
Kunzea ambigua
Myrtaceae|Seasonal
$7.50per packet (40 seeds)
Aromatic shrub with masses of white spring flowers
DRYSALTPOL
GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Part Shade
Soil TypesSandy, Loam
Water NeedsLow
Plant Height1-3m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueBee-friendly, Butterfly-attracting, Habitat
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Hedging, Essential oil
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSydney Basin, South East Queensland
Climate ZonesSubtropical, Temperate
FloweringSpring
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusALA-only / SDM unavailable
This species does not yet have SDM coverage in Twig; we are showing ALA occurrence evidence only.
Seed catalogue regionSydney Basin, South East Queensland
Model confidenceNot scored yet
Last model runnot yet run for a stable release
Evidence for Tick Bush (Kunzea ambigua) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
NT
ACT
3D VIEWER
DESCRIPTION
A dense, aromatic shrub with small aromatic leaves and masses of white to pale pink fluffy flowers in spring. The essential oils are known for their insect-repellent properties — hence the common name. A beautiful screening plant that thrives in coastal conditions and attracts clouds of native bees and beetles when in flower.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
60%
Days to Germinate
14-28
Optimal Temperature
18-22°C
Stratification
None required
Scarification
None required
Sowing Depth
Surface sow, do not cover
Spacing
1-2m
GROWTH TIMELINE
Tick Bush — Germination rate60%
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SowingDay 0
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Germination14-28 days
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Seedling28-56 days
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Transplant56-84 days
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Vegetative84-140 days
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Flowering140+ days
COMPANION PLANTS
GROWING GUIDE
Surface sow on moist seed mix. Do not cover — needs light. Keep warm and humid. Germinates in 2-4 weeks. Prick out when seedlings are large enough to handle.