Westringia longifolia
Longleaf Westringia
The Westringia longifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Westringia, is a hardy, evergreen Australian native shrub admired for its slender, soft green foliage and delicate white to pale mauve flowers. Flowering throughout the year, this versatile shrub grows up to 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide, making it perfect for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. Its dense foliage and rounded growth habit add texture and structure to a wide range of garden styles.
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, Longleaf Westringia is an excellent choice for native and water-wise gardens.
Specifications
- Height1.5 to 2 metres
- Width1.5 to 2 metres
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageSlender, soft green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and rocky types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall, white to pale mauve blooms; year-round flowering
- FormRounded, bushy growth habit with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for hedges, borders, screens, or mass planting
- SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for dense hedging or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning to maintain shape and encourage compact growth
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
- Drought ToleranceWell-suited for water-wise and low-rainfall gardens
- Salt ToleranceSuitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and small pollinators
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising sandy or rocky soils
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with continuous floral interest
The Longleaf Westringia is a reliable and versatile plant, perfect for creating lush, low-maintenance greenery and year-round colour in gardens and landscapes.
Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.