Stirling Range Poison Plant Care

Stirling Range Poison (Jacksonia scoparia) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Jacksonia genus. Stirling Range Poison is native to eastern Australia. Stirling Range Poison is also known as Native Broom.

Stirling Range Poison displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Stirling Range Poison produces small, inconspicuous yellow or white flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Stirling Range Poison every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Stirling Range Poison thrives in full sun.

Jacksonia scoparia tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Stirling Range Poison prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Stirling Range Poison to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Stirling Range Poison every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees 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 and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Stirling Range Poison is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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

Stirling Range Poison can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 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 Stirling Range Poison 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 tree in one year.

Stirling Range Poison is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Stirling Range Poison can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pointed jacksonia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Stirling Range Poison is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, scale insects. 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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Stirling Range Poison grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Stirling Range Poison is native to eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Stirling Range Poison as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.