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How to Grow and Care for Sea-urchin tree

A distinctive native of Australian woodlands, sea-urchin tree is easily recognized by its pincushion-like red and cream flowers that blossom in autumn and winter. With leathery, lance-shaped leaves, sea-urchin tree provides important nectar for birds and insects. It's a hardy plant, adaptable to a variety of soils, and employs its drought-resistant foliage to thrive in its arid habitat.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Sea-urchin tree

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Soil Type	Garden Soil

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Sea-urchin tree is a robust shrub or a small tree reaching heights of 12 to 20 feet (3.6 to 6 meters) with a nearly equal spread. The plant's bark is smooth and gray. Its foliage consists of blue-green lanceolate leaves that are 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18 centimeters) long with sharp tips and pronounced veins. The unique flowers emerge in clusters, resembling pin-cushions with a pink center and radiating white to pale pink styles that resemble pins. These blooms are lightly scented and undergo a color change to deep carmine as they mature. The plant prefers full sun exposure and is drought-tolerant once established.

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