Whitey Wood Plant Care

Whitey Wood (Acradenia frankliniae) belongs to the Rutaceae family within the Acradenia genus. Whitey Wood is native to Tasmania. Whitey Wood is also known as Cape York Pine.

Whitey Wood displays a small, compact shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Whitey Wood produces small white flowers with a sweet fragrance.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Whitey Wood every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Whitey Wood thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Acradenia frankliniae tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Whitey Wood prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Whitey Wood to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Whitey Wood every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, slightly acidic soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Whitey Wood is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Whitey Wood can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Whitey Wood while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Whitey Wood is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Whitey Wood can be propagated through seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to acradenia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Whitey Wood is susceptible to citrus leafminer, citrus red mite, citrus whitefly. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Whitey Wood grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Whitey Wood is native to Tasmania. In cooler regions, grow Whitey Wood as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.