• Lush cluster of Jacksonia scoparia with bright yellow blooms and needle-like leaves, set against a natural, textured bark background in a forested area. Photo courtesy of H Miles
  • Macro shot of vibrant yellow Jacksonia scoparia flowers, highlighting their thin, spiky foliage and clustered blooms, against a softly blurred background. Photo courtesy of H Miles
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Dogwood (Jacksonia scoparia)

Dogwood (Jacksonia scoparia)

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Why we love this plant!

An adaptable and hardy native shrub, Dogwood is particularly well-suited to South East Queensland’s dry and sandy soils. It produces profuse yellow pea-like flowers in spring and summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. Its distinctive, broom-like growth habit provides shelter for small wildlife, while its deep roots help stabilise erosion-prone soils, making it a useful plant for revegetation and dryland restoration projects. Dogwood thrives in full sun and is highly drought-resistant, making it a great addition to native gardens that require minimal water once established.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Minimal watering is required once established.
  • Drought-tolerant but may benefit from occasional deep watering in extended dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • No specific fertilisation is generally needed, as this species is adapted to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant or manage size.

Good to Know:

  • Well-suited to South East Queensland’s dry and sandy soils and coastal exposure.
  • Provides nectar for native bees and is a great habitat tree for wildlife.

Plant Details
Common uses: Feature plant, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Erosion control, and Nitrogen fixing
Expected Height Range: 1 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 1m - 2 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun
Flower Season/s: Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to Australia and commonly found in open woodlands, heathlands, and along coastal regions. It is well adapted to dry, sandy, and well-drained soils.
Leaf information: Fine, needle-like green leaves that are sparse along wiry stems.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils and is well adapted to poor soils without requiring heavy fertilisation.
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