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Turpentine Bush

Eremophila alternifolia, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White-flowered CadabaCadaba farinosa
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Silver CassiaSenna artemisioides
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Umbrella BushAcacia ligulata
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Tar BushEremophila glabra

Congeneric Eremophila species produce similar allelopathic compounds and compete for identical niches

Uses

Functions

WindbreakErosion ControlEssential Oil ProductionDrought Demonstration

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Respiratory AidAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Turpentine Bush grow in?

Turpentine Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Turpentine Bush?

Good companions for Turpentine Bush include White-flowered Cadaba, Silver Cassia, Umbrella Bush.

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