{"title":"Australian Native Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian native trees carry a garden through every season with shade, nectar rich flowers and the birdlife that follows them. This collection holds over 180 species and cultivars, from slow sculptural grass trees and bottle trees to fast growing screening and shade trees. The one figure to trust is the mature garden size we list: many rainforest natives that reach 20m in the wild settle at 6m to 10m in cultivation. Choose on size first, then climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an Australian native tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the job. For scented screening, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-scented-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora\"\u003eLemon Scented Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) holds dense aromatic foliage to about 6m and its leaves are a genuine bushfood. For a flowering feature, the Illawarra Flame Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) reaches around 12m and covers bare branches in scarlet bells, though it may take several years to flower. For sculpture, the Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grass-tree-xanthorrhoea-glauca\"\u003eGrass Tree\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eXanthorrhoea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e) grow slowly into living architecture; a grass tree adds only a centimetre or two of trunk a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrust the garden size we list over the habitat figure. Ivory Curl Tree (\u003cem\u003eBuckinghamia celsissima\u003c\/em\u003e) touches 30m in north Queensland rainforest yet behaves as a 6m to 8m street tree in cultivation, and Weeping Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) settles near 10m rather than its riverside 20m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere these trees thrive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the range suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, from Cairns to Sydney and across to Perth. A large share tolerates light frost only, so gardeners in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and the Adelaide Hills should filter for frost hardy species first: Coast Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) and grass trees both cope with cold winters. On exposed coast, Coast Banksia and Tuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis anacardioides\u003c\/em\u003e) shrug off the salt wind that browns most exotics. The complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plant range\u003c\/a\u003e covers every layer below the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig the hole twice as wide as the pot and no deeper, water in heavily and mulch 75mm deep, keeping mulch off the trunk. For an avenue or windbreak, space Tuckeroo about 4m apart and Ivory Curl Tree 3m apart. For screens, Lemon Scented Myrtle closes at 1.5m spacing and Native Frangipani (\u003cem\u003eHymenosporum flavum\u003c\/em\u003e) at 3m. Root behaviour matters near buildings: bottle trees run a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, Tuckeroo is safe beside paving, while Weeping Lilly Pilly has vigorous roots best kept well away from pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare in the first two years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots reach out. Feed in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser; banksias and grevilleas in particular resent standard high phosphorus blends. Once established, most trees here are drought tolerant and need little beyond a mulch top up and a light prune. Underplant with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e for a layered habitat garden, and time the job with our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003ethe best time to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Australian native trees are safe near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree, Tuckeroo and Ivory Curl Tree all carry our non invasive roots flag, and the bottle tree's deep taproot makes it one of the best choices beside driveways. Keep Weeping Lilly Pilly well clear of sewer lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill native trees grow in cold southern gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty will, but check the frost tag before you buy. Much of this collection tolerates light frost only, while Coast Banksia and grass trees are fully frost hardy. In cold districts, plant in spring so the tree establishes before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo native trees need special fertiliser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a low phosphorus formulation blended for natives, applied once in spring. Standard garden fertilisers carry enough phosphorus to damage banksias, grevilleas and hakeas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are trees delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum","title":"Native Frangipani - Hymenosporum flavum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Frangipani (\u003cem\u003eHymenosporum flavum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native tree for gardeners who want scent and height without much width. It reaches about 8m tall and only 4m across, with a slim upright habit that fits a courtyard, a narrow side garden or a driveway line. Through spring and early summer it carries tubular flowers that open cream and age to deep golden yellow, and the perfume travels right across a garden in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is honeyed and strongest at dusk, and one mature tree scents a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m wide at maturity, so it gives canopy height on a block where a spreading shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly and starts flowering young, unusual in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream buds and deep yellow older flowers open together, so the tree carries both for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeders work the flowers, and it handles humidity and salt laden wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow shape means you can plant 2m from a fence and still walk under it in a few years. Put it where you pass in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row. This is a high canopy screen rather than a hedge, so it blocks a neighbouring upper storey while leaving ground level open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a light, airy avenue that does not overwhelm a suburban frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but it flowers less and stretches taller. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler districts want a warm sheltered spot and protection for two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest margin tree, so it rewards good soil. Work compost through the bed, keep drainage free, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. On heavy clay, plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers. It is not a drought tree, so keep water up in long dry spells even when established. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth doing, because left alone it can go leggy with a bare lower trunk. Tip prune the leaders for the first two or three years to force branching, and shorten whippy growth after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube stock to 100L. Tubes, 140mm and 200mm plants are young single stems and the economical way to fill a driveway line or screen run, though they need a season of tip pruning. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual garden choice, while the 25L, 45L and 100L trees arrive already branched and often flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a few settling weeks, then fast growth once the weather warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eSee more scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus\"\u003eBrisbane Box for broader native shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower shape and the perfume. This is an Australian rainforest tree, it stays evergreen, and it never drops to the bare grey branches of a true frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 4m wide. The 15m records come from trees drawn up in rainforest. Regular tip pruning while young keeps a garden tree lower and denser again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659778392383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106113343,"sku":null,"price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106080575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106146111,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106178879,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51629629112639,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44198991266111,"sku":"QLD","price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649514668351,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100281487679,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Frangipani-Hymenosporum-flavum.png?v=1766222025"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees people stop the car for. Native to the inland brigalow country of southern Queensland, it stores water in a swollen grey trunk that thickens with age into the bottle shape it is named for. In a garden it settles at roughly 8m tall and 4m wide over several decades, and it is slow, which is part of the appeal: a tree you plant once and never have to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk that becomes the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The swelling starts young and keeps developing for the life of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Once established it lives on rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends down a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, so it can go beside a driveway where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy trunk and open canopy shed wind instead of catching it, which suits exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, effectively no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no feeding regime. It builds its own form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in a lawn or gravel courtyard does more than a group. Give it 4m of clear width so the trunk can be seen from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 8m apart, a row reads as a formal avenue without the root damage most avenue trees eventually cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts dappled shade, so lawn still grows underneath. Being so slow, it also holds happily in a 500mm pot for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Queensland Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin and the dry inland all suit it. It takes light frost only, and young plants are the vulnerable ones, so hard frosting districts need a warm sheltered spot and winter protection for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem. Drainage is. It evolved on stony inland slopes and will rot in ground that stays wet, so on clay or in a low spot plant on a mound at least 300mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then step back. Established trees rarely need irrigation, and fertiliser only produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Remove damaged limbs and otherwise leave it alone. Leaf drop in a dry spell is the tree conserving water, not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three through single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 300L. Because the tree is slow, size at purchase matters more here than with most plants. A 300mm plant is a slim seedling with the trunk barely started, while the 45L and 100L sizes already show the shape and the 200L and 300L specimens arrive with a substantial trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMore on the bottle tree and how it grows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before the trunk swells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins within the first few years and keeps developing for the life of the tree. A 45L plant usually shows a clear bottle shape within five to eight years in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a house or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its strengths. The deep taproot means it does not lift paving or invade pipes. Allow around 3m from a structure for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Young trees are the ones that get damaged. 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It reaches about 5m tall with a frond spread near 3.5m, on a slim fibrous trunk that takes up almost no ground space. Its roots are non invasive and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Of all the tree ferns this is the one that moves. 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Uplight the trunk and the silhouette does the work at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern groves and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart. At that spacing the crowns overlap into a continuous green ceiling while each trunk stays visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow trunk and contained roots suit a tight bed beside a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fern Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade is ideal, and shelter from hot dry wind matters most, because wind desiccates the fronds far faster than sun does. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and highland gardens choose a protected spot under a canopy and expect frond burn in a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture retentive. Dig in compost generously and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water the trunk and the crown, not just the soil. The trunk is a mass of aerial roots that absorbs moisture directly, so a daily hose over it in hot weather is the difference between lush fronds and crisp brown ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow release fertiliser in spring, plus the occasional bucket of weak liquid feed poured into the crown. Cut old fronds off close to the trunk once they brown, wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern Trees are grown in sizes from 140mm and 200mm packs through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots up to 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller pots arrive as a crown of fronds with no visible trunk yet, and they are the value choice for a grove if you can wait: the trunk lifts within two to three years in a warm garden. Large containers arrive already trunking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright with the fronds protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some frond damage in transit is normal, because the plant replaces its canopy within a season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives for habitat gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBuild the rest of the tropical planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered light suits it best. It handles more sun in a humid coastal garden where the air stays moist, but in a dry inland garden afternoon sun scorches the fronds however much you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fronds going brown at the tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry wind or a dry trunk rather than a soil problem. Hose the trunk and crown in hot weather, add a windbreak, and trim the spent fronds off. The crown replaces them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it carries the Pet Friendly rating. 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In a garden it settles at around 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the 20m it reaches in Queensland rainforest, and it carries creamy white flowers through late summer that bees and small birds work over. Brush past it and the whole corner smells of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are a genuine bushfood, and one crushed leaf carries further than a whole lemon tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen and a feature at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it fills a boundary; grown on a single trunk it becomes a shapely small shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife earn from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower masses bring in bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in humidity, and salt tolerant enough for gardens back from the beachfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and it takes a hard prune if it outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Trimmed twice a year it holds at 3m to 4m and stays furnished low down; left alone it lifts into a small multi trunked tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where people brush past: a back step, a path, an outdoor table. The scent only releases when leaves are touched, so a plant at the back of a bed wastes half of what it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Scented Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the strongest leaf oil in an open sunny spot. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It takes light frost once established but not much more, so gardeners in Canberra or the tablelands should pot it against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants soil that holds some moisture but drains freely. Heavy clay needs a raised mound and generous compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week for the first two summers while the roots build, then it carries itself through dry spells. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build density low down, then trim a hedge after flowering and again in early autumn. Pick mature leaves any time and dry them flat out of the sun. The concentrated essential oil is not safe for cats, so keep bottled oil away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and 140mm plants suit a long hedge run: fast to establish and a fraction of the price of advanced stock. From 100L up they are semi advanced trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then a strong flush once the roots take hold. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that brings in wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m tall by 4m wide over time, not the 20m quoted for wild rainforest trees. Trimmed as a hedge it sits easily at 3m to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the leaves in cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a well established Australian bushfood used in teas, marinades and baking. Use them sparingly, as the flavour is far stronger than lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerth gardens generally suit it, given drainage and summer water. Melbourne is marginal because of frost, so grow it in a large pot and protect it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640102453567,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111094079,"sku":null,"price":381.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110995775,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140111061311,"sku":null,"price":413.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110963007,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100295086399,"sku":null,"price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111028543,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100295119167,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":50572622496063,"sku":"QLD","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44299699945791,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100294857023,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956337471807,"sku":"QLD","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295151935,"sku":null,"price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44762504724799,"sku":"QLD","price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632690233663,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100294791487,"sku":null,"price":5156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100294824255,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Scented-Myrtle-Backhousia-citriodora.png?v=1766222118"},{"product_id":"weeping-lilly-pilly-tree-waterhousia-floribunda","title":"Weeping Lilly Pilly Tree - Waterhousea floribunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe weeping lilly pilly (\u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree for a boundary that needs real height, where you would rather have shade than a clipped wall. In a garden it settles around 10m tall and 5m wide, with long willowy foliage on arching branches and new growth that flushes pink and copper. Left alone it is a shade tree. Planted 1.5m apart and trimmed, it makes one of the best tall screens available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping habit that softens everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage hangs rather than sitting stiffly, so a row reads as a green curtain instead of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight most screens cannot reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10m in a garden, enough to block a two storey outlook that shorter hedging cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A creek bank tree by origin, so it tolerates damp soil that would kill most screening plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy cream and white flowers in summer, then berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. It takes trimming well and can be held from 3m upward, though the lower you keep it the more often you are back on the ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree given room develops a broad weeping canopy. Allow at least 5m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp, windy and coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The corner that stays soggy after rain is exactly where this tree does its best work, and it is salt tolerant and wind tolerant enough for an exposed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the weeping lilly pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and genuinely good in part shade, which is unusual for a screening plant. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about soil type and tolerant of wet feet, but the root system is vigorous. Keep it at least 4m from sewer lines, stormwater pipes, paving and footings. That is the one real drawback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each growth flush if you are keeping it as a screen, two or three times a year in a warm garden. It reshoots readily from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in twelve sizes, from 140mm packs of ten up to 1000L specimen trees. The multi packs are the value choice for a long boundary and close a screen in three to four seasons. The 300mm to 500mm pots are the common middle ground. From 45L to 1000L the trees arrive already branched with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then strong new growth. 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It grows to about 8m tall with a canopy around 5m across, holds glossy evergreen foliage year round, and has a root system well behaved enough to plant near paving and driveways. In autumn the seed capsules split to show bright orange interiors, and the birds arrive for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, which is why this species became a standard street tree. It suits nature strips and courtyards where a fig would cause damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade at a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8m tall and 5m wide is enough canopy to cool a house wall or a parking area without overwhelming a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange seed capsules in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pods split to show glossy black seed against vivid orange, a genuine seasonal display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage all year, nothing to rake up seasonally, and almost no pruning once the framework is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, humidity and salt tolerant, so it handles coastal blocks and dry inland summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. The canopies meet overhead within several seasons, and the clean root system means you are not repairing concrete later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a house block.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree 4m to 5m out from a north or west wall shades the hottest part of the house in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 4m spacing screens a two storey outlook better than a hedge can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Tulipwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the densest canopy in full sun. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frost prone inland districts sit outside its range, and young trees there need winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils with reasonable drainage, from coastal sand to improved clay. Dig the hole twice the width of the root ball and no deeper, then mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, which is what builds the drought tolerance the mature tree is known for. After that, water only in extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring for the first three years. It is not a hungry tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders early to establish a single trunk, and lift the lower branches gradually if you want to walk or park underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulipwood is grown across a wide size range: tube, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 300mm pots, and 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L, 400L and 1000L for landscape work. Tube and 140mm trees are single stemmed whips and the sensible choice for an avenue, since they establish quickly. From 100L upward the trees carry a formed trunk and a developing canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth in the first season while roots develop, then steady progress. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots for planting near pipes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eBest trees for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to the house or a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is non-invasive, which is why it is used as a street tree. Even so, allow about 3m from a slab or wall so the canopy has room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate. It puts its first year or two into roots, then makes steady height. With water through establishment, expect useful shade in five to seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold or frosty area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It handles light frost once mature but is best suited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. 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In cultivation it settles at about 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide, evergreen and densely leafed, and from late summer into autumn it hangs long creamy white flower spikes through the canopy. The roots are well behaved, which is why landscapers keep specifying it near driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA serious flowering display on a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Curling ivory spikes up to 200mm long, carried in quantity and lightly perfumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not lift paving or chase pipes the way figs do, so it can go close to a house or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen shade and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is dense enough to shade a courtyard and block a first floor window, all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and good for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and pollinators work the flowers in late summer, and the tree is drought and heat tolerant enough for a hot exposed street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m wide it fits a suburban backyard without taking the whole lawn. Put it where you will see the flowers from a window or a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart. The upright habit and tidy roots make it a better neighbour to concrete than most trees this size, and a row of three or four blocks an overlooking window at first floor level, which a hedge cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the ivory curl tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; it tolerates part shade but flowers less. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poorer sandy ground. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, after which it only needs help in long dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because this proteaceae relative dislikes heavy general purpose fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Shape it or lift the lower branches straight after flowering, and avoid pruning in late spring or you will remove the flower wood. You may read that the species reaches 25m; that comes from wild rainforest trees, not open gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 200mm multipacks, 300mm and 400mm, and in 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. Tube and 200mm plants are young, single stemmed and the sensible buy for an avenue. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit one feature tree, and the 25L and larger stock arrives with a formed trunk and real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then strong growth through the warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eUpright trees for driveways and entrances\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a driveway or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the few flowering trees we would say that about. The roots are non-invasive, so it does not lift concrete or force its way into drains. Still allow 2m of clearance for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer into autumn, heaviest on trees in full sun. A young tree may take two to four years to flower well, and larger planted stock flowers sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart. 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In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. Site it where the flowering is seen from the house or the street, with open sky above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for larger gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is high and open, so it shades an area without smothering what grows beneath. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it 6m from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windy blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it gives a run of scarlet, and its wind tolerance makes it usable on open acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Flowering is tied to sun and to a warm dry spell before summer. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only once established, so frost free coastal districts are the safe southern limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, and waterlogging is not negotiable. On clay, plant high on a broad mound and improve a wide area rather than a single hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry periods. A native slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape in late winter while the tree is young to build a clean leader and lift the canopy. Mature trees need little beyond removing damaged wood. The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. 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This eastern Australian native settles at around 8m tall with a dense rounded canopy about 5m across, giving real shade without the scale of a gum. Its roots are non invasive, so it can go near paving, pipes and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a suburban scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded 5m canopy at about 8m tall covers a courtyard or a seating area without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive root system is why councils use it in verges and car parks. Paving and pipes are not at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it holds its shape on an exposed foreshore block where most shade trees burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green flowers give way to orange capsules that split to red arils, drawing in currawongs and honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, poor soil tolerant, evergreen and self shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature use. Tuckeroo is often the first tree that survives on a beachfront block, and once it is up it shelters everything planted behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree over a patio, sandpit or outdoor table. The glossy compound leaves cast dense shade and stay on all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues, screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. In an avenue the canopies meet overhead within several seasons; in a staggered row the same spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best canopy in full sun. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, from Cairns down through Brisbane, Sydney and coastal Perth. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, clay loam or shallow soil all work provided water can get away, and it is genuinely at home in coastal sand. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, kept off the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and weekly through the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years. Established trees rarely need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Lift the lower branches over the first few years to set the clearance you want, then leave it alone. It forms a neat rounded head on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in twelve sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and the small pot packs are the value choice for a windbreak or a long avenue. The 25L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground for a single shade tree, and the 200L and 400L need machinery to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm season. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eChoosing plants for a coastal garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for seaside blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or driveway can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser than most trees. Allow room for the 5m canopy rather than worrying about roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen, so there is no autumn dump. Female trees drop orange seed capsules over a few weeks in summer, worth considering directly above a pool or paved area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only, so it is marginal in cold southern gardens. 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In gardens it grows steadily to about 8m tall and 5m wide, with glossy dark leaves, coppery new growth, distinctive mottled bark and clusters of small perfumed yellow flowers in summer that bring in the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots you can trust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots make it one of the safest natives to plant near driveways, paths, pools and plumbing, which is why it lines so many Australian streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally a creek bank tree, it tolerates wet feet and poor drainage, yet copes with drought once established. Few trees cover both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, dense canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally neat and rounded, it screens, shades and shapes well without constant intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear round good looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage, bronze flushes of new growth, summer yellow flowers and smooth bark that sheds to cream and tan patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely national.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, coastal salt tolerant and humidity proof, from cool temperate gardens to the subtropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its clean trunk, safe roots and moderate size make it the classic Australian avenue tree. Plant 3m to 4m apart for a formal run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m spacing a row builds an evergreen native screen with real height while staying dense to eye level, especially if tip pruned young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single water gum shades a courtyard or lawn without lifting the paving around it, and takes pruning well if you want a smaller formal head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low spots and drainage lines that drown most trees are its natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Water Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. 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Its value is the shape: a straight trunk and a tight symmetrical crown that gives height and formality without a spreading canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e A crown around 5m across at maturity, so it can line a drive or mark a corner where a spreading shade tree would never fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and it shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whorled branches and stiff foliage give a distinctly local outline, and the seed cones bring in cockatoos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stands up to weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, which is why it holds exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows to its own shape. No pruning schedule, no shaping, no annual trim, and sizes run to 200L if you want height on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart in a row. That spacing gives each crown room to hold its symmetry, and the rhythm of matched trunks is the whole point of an avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 4m spacing filters wind across an exposed block, and it holds condition within sight of the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It screens height rather than ground level, so it works against a two storey outlook but not along a fence line. One tree in a large lawn becomes a landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hoop pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and cool southern districts are not the place for it. Coastal exposure and humidity trouble it not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil is ideal, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. It will not sit in waterlogged clay, so mound the site where drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers while the root plate forms, after which it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60cm a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone. Removing the leader ruins the shape permanently. The only sensible cuts are lower branches taken off cleanly for clearance as the tree gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available: 200mm in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm, and 45L, 100L and 200L advanced stock. The 200mm packs suit a long windbreak row where you have time on your side. The 300mm and 400mm pots are the usual garden choice. From 45L up you are buying an established tree with a formed leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is prickly, so wear gloves. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth in the first season, then steady height from the second year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eCompare the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eTrees for a windbreak row\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, taller again given decades and deep soil. The 50m figure often quoted comes from rainforest stands, not garden trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for an avenue or windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour metres between trees. Closer planting crowds the crowns and thins the lower branches, spoiling both the symmetry and the wind filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland gardens sit outside its range. Coastal New South Wales, Queensland and warm temperate Western Australia suit it far better. The root plate is also broad, so allow at least 5m from buildings and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305310015,"sku":null,"price":275.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846410826047,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100305342783,"sku":null,"price":431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114665791,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114698559,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100305375551,"sku":null,"price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44846410858815,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140114633023,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47325508698431,"sku":"QLD","price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305211711,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100305244479,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305277247,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hoop-Pine-Tree-Araucaria-cunninghamii.jpg?v=1741858079"},{"product_id":"forest-satinash-tree-syzygium-tierneyanum","title":"Forest Satinash Tree - Syzygium tierneyanum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forest Satinash (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium tierneyanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native screening tree for the damp corner of the block. It is a creek line species from northern Australia, so it copes with ground that stays wet after rain, and in a home garden it settles at about 8m tall and 4m wide rather than the 25m it reaches in the wild. Cream flowers in the warmer months are followed by edible white fruit that the birds find first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees sit happily in slow draining ground. This one grows along creek banks in habitat, so a soggy back corner suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers feed insects and the white fruit brings in fruit eating birds through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage all year and screens a boundary at 8m without the width of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and long humid summers are both handled without leaf burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row for a tall screen. That spacing lets each canopy fill out while still knitting into a continuous wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree carries a glossy canopy and a clean trunk, so it anchors a courtyard or a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8m by 4m it shades a seating area or a western wall without taking over a suburban backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Forest Satinash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and it is one of the better screening trees for a partly shaded aspect. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. It is frost tender, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and southern gardens with regular frosts are out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e More forgiving than most. It handles heavy soil and ground that holds moisture, though compost through the backfill still helps. Keep 75mm of mulch over the root zone and clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It is not drought tolerant, so a hot dry position needs irrigation. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow, so pruning is light work. Tip prune from planting to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only for a clear trunk. It reshoots from older wood if a hedge gets away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 300mm pots, 45L and 200L. The 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the value choice for a long boundary. The 45L is the middle ground, and the 200L arrives branched and carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is slow growing, size at purchase matters more here than with a fast screening plant. Expect a quiet first season, then steady rather than rapid growth. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eCompare the full syzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eCaring for syzygiums and lilly pillies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eOther screening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the screen faster, it just crowds the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 25m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That height belongs to old rainforest specimens on permanent creek lines. In cultivation, with normal garden soil and rainfall, expect around 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, better than almost any other screening tree we sell. Ground that stays damp after rain is fine, though water sitting permanently over the crown will still cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is edible and mildly tart rather than sweet. Most people leave it for the birds, which strip a tree quickly once the fruit softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305604927,"sku":null,"price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100305637695,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100305572159,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114764095,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140114731327,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100305670463,"sku":null,"price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779200446783,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100305506623,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305539391,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Forest-Satinash-Tree-Syzygium-tierneyanum.jpg?v=1741858081"},{"product_id":"coolamon-tree-syzygium-mooreii","title":"Coolamon Tree - Syzygium mooreii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coolamon Tree (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium moorei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the rainforest lilly pilly that flowers on its own trunk. Deep pink powderpuff blooms burst straight out of the bark and older branches in summer, on a tree that settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide in a garden. It is a rare northern rivers native, and few Australian trees stop visitors as reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on the trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink powderpuff clusters form on bark and old wood, a habit called cauliflory that almost nothing else in an Australian garden does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad glossy leaves hold a heavy canopy year round, so it shades as well as it features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare and worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A restricted rainforest species from northern New South Wales and south east Queensland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers, and the large white fruit that follows is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree an open position where the trunk is visible, since the flowers appear on wood rather than at the branch tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit while each tree keeps enough light to stay furnished low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a broad canopy at around 8m, and it tolerates wet feet, so it copes with the low corner that stays damp after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coolamon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable. Young trees want protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying wind while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, moisture holding soil is what it grew up in. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk. Unusually for a rainforest tree it tolerates wet feet, so heavy ground is not a barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and never let it dry out hard, since it is not drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tip prune young trees to build a framework, and resist cutting mature trunks or main branches, because those are the surfaces the flowers form on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The 45L is an established young tree and the sensible size for a screen line. From 100L up the specimens read as mature trees the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop or bronzing after transit is normal and grows out with the next flush. Growth is steady rather than quick, and trunk flowering begins once a tree has age and girth, so expect a few seasons before the full display. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003elilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the whole Syzygium group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eSyzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer and the lower branches shade each other out, thinning the screen where you need cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower on the trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree has real age and girth, usually several seasons after planting. Larger 200L and 400L specimens are much closer to flowering size than a 45L tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large white fruit is edible with a mild, slightly sour taste. Most people grow the tree for the flowers and leave the fruit to the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in an open garden, since it takes light frost only. A warm sheltered courtyard is the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305965375,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100305899839,"sku":null,"price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100305932607,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49545970155839,"sku":"QLD","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779253825855,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632715137343,"sku":"QLD","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632715301183,"sku":"QLD","price":3506.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305867071,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coolamon-Tree-Syzygium-mooreii.jpg?v=1741858083"},{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the kurrajong that fits a suburban block. Most of the family grow into paddock shade trees, but this one settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a front garden, a courtyard or a large pot. Each spring it drops its leaves and covers the bare branches in clusters of deep red and pink bells, and the roots are well behaved too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring leaf drop is the point: red and pink bells sit directly on the branches and the tree reads as pure colour for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m, so it suits a garden where a fig or a flame tree would be a long term mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, paths and a driveway edge without lifting them a decade later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a lawn or front bed carries the whole spring display, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work the nectar while it lasts. Allow 3m of clear width and site it where you see it from inside, because the flowering is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it stays below most rooflines and will not shade out a backyard, so it works on a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 60cm or wider with a free draining mix will hold it for years, and container grown plants stay smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Little Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so in the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens give it a warm north facing wall, or keep it potted to move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It tolerates poor and rocky ground but will sulk where soil stays wet. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit worked through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. To lift the canopy or tidy the shape, do it once flowering has finished. Pruning over winter removes the buds you have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 25L, 45L and 100L, all advanced sizes with a formed trunk and branch structure. The 25L is the practical choice for most home gardens and establishes fastest; the 45L and 100L arrive with real height for a spot where the tree has to work immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock may arrive bare or thinly leafed depending on the season. That is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect several quiet weeks while it settles, then a strong flush the following warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/unusual-trees-that-will-make-your-garden-stand-out\"\u003eUnusual trees worth a spot in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and deliberately so. It sheds its leaves ahead of flowering in spring, blooms on the bare branches, then leafs up for summer. In warm frost free gardens the leaf drop can be brief or partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or find pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species carries a non-invasive root rating, which is why it is one of the safer flowering trees beside a path, a courtyard or a driveway edge. Normal clearance from services still applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 60cm with free draining mix, water deeply rather than often, and repot or root prune every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306686271,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306489663,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306522431,"sku":null,"price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306587967,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779331289407,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792836456767,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44792836489535,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306555199,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kurrajong-Tree-Brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858088"},{"product_id":"moreton-bay-ash-corymbia-tessellaris","title":"Moreton Bay ash - Corymbia tessellaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia tessellaris\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as carbeen, is a fast growing native shade tree with one of the most distinctive trunks in the Australian bush: a dark tessellated stocking of rough bark at the base that stops abruptly and gives way to smooth white limbs above. It reaches around 15m tall and 8m wide within ten to fifteen years. This is a tree for acreage, a paddock or a large block, not a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a spreading crown mean useful shade over a driveway, a shed or stock within five to seven years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sharp line where the dark tessellated bark ends and the smooth white trunk begins is unmistakable, and it improves as the tree ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles the hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so it performs where imported shade trees give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of white flowers bring in nectar feeding birds and insects, and mature trees develop the hollows local wildlife depends on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on acreage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Give a single tree at least 10m of clearance from buildings, and plan on a mature spread near 8m so it is not fighting a fence line in fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a rural block, plant 8m to 10m apart in a row. The tall open crown filters wind across a paddock rather than creating the turbulence a solid barrier produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a long rural drive, space trees 10m to 12m apart, which turns the white trunks into a rhythm along the approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moreton Bay Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with as much room as you can give it. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid districts. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting tablelands and cold southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including sandy, gravelly and poor ground, provided drainage is reasonable. Dig a wide planting hole rather than a deep one, since eucalypt roots run laterally, and avoid rich fertiliser in the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then leave it to find its own moisture. Feeding is rarely needed, and heavy nitrogen produces weak, brittle growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning in the first three years is worth the effort: remove competing leaders and narrow forks, which is what prevents limb failure later. Beyond that, leave it alone and have high work done by a qualified arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash is grown in a single size, 45L. That is an advanced tree, typically well over head height with a formed trunk and an established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree this size is heavy and is packed and moved upright. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake it for the first year against wind rock, and expect 1m to 2m of height a year once it is away. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eCompare the corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 15m tall and 8m wide in ten to fifteen years, and taller again with age. The roots are vigorous, so keep it at least 10m from buildings, paving, pipes and septic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most eucalypts it sheds bark and small limbs, particularly in dry summers and after storms. Good formative pruning reduces the risk, and it is a reason not to site it over a parking spot or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost is light. It tolerates light frost but not the hard frosts of the tablelands or cold inland districts, so gardeners there should look at a hardier eucalypt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307734847,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100307702079,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307767615,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780093342015,"sku":"QLD","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100307669311,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Moreton-Bay-ash-Corymbia-tessellaris.png?v=1742472317"},{"product_id":"australian-teak-tree-flindersia-australis","title":"Australian Teak Tree - Flindersia australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Teak (\u003cem\u003eFlindersia australis\u003c\/em\u003e), known to most growers as Crows Ash, is one of the best shade trees for a suburban block. In rainforest it reaches 30m, but as a garden or street tree it settles at around 12m tall and 8m wide, with glossy compound leaves on a clean straight trunk. It flowers cream to white in spring, then sets woody star shaped seed capsules. Established trees handle drought, heat, humidity and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade within a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad and dense enough to cool a lawn, a driveway or a west facing wall, and it holds its leaves year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough, self reliant native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so a wet summer and a dry autumn suit it equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark glossy foliage, a straight trunk and attractive flaking bark, with no pruning programme to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreet tree pedigree and habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Councils across northern and eastern Australia plant it for compacted soil and reflected heat, and the flowers feed insects and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over lawn and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree 6m to 8m from the house shades a west facing wall within eight to ten years without threatening footings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m apart for a matched row; closer spacing draws the trees up narrow rather than letting each canopy widen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage it makes a fine upper storey in a mixed shelter belt, filtering wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Teak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal New South Wales, the Top End and warmer parts of Western Australia. Light frost only, so cold tablelands and inland southern districts are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil type, clay included, provided water does not sit around the crown. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot and mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first two summers, then only in dry spells. A native fertiliser each spring for the first few years speeds establishment; mature trees need none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders while the tree is young so it builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches as it gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tube and 200mm packs of six through 300mm to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced stock. Tubes and 200mm packs suit revegetation, shelter belts and any job planted in numbers, and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L sizes suit a single garden tree, while 200L and 400L trees arrive with real height and calliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season, then half a metre to a metre a year in warm conditions. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare shade trees by mature size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003ePlant a native garden underneath it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing the ground before you plant a tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 8m wide over a couple of decades. The 30m figure quoted for the species applies to closed rainforest, not to open garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 6m, and further if you can, so the mature canopy has room and gutters stay clear. Keep it away from courtyards and narrow side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffectively yes in warm climates. It can shed some leaves briefly in a dry winter, but it does not go bare like a deciduous tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than most large trees. The woody capsules are worth raking off lawn and paving, and leaf drop is light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641947488575,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100310454591,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116140351,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310421823,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116107583,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310356287,"sku":null,"price":376.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837390385471,"sku":"QLD","price":336.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100310323519,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48837375918399,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48837375951167,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":50440393720127,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100310290751,"sku":null,"price":10491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310225215,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100310257983,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Australian-Teak-Tree-Flindersia-australis.png?v=1766222324"},{"product_id":"silver-ash-tree-flindersia-schottiana","title":"Silver Ash Tree - Flindersia schottiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Ash (\u003cem\u003eFlindersia schottiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian rainforest tree that delivers genuine canopy inside a decade. In a garden it grows to about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years, a fraction of the 30m it reaches in rainforest, and carries fragrant sprays of cream flowers that bring birds through the crown. For a fast, handsome native shade tree, few do the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast native canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the quicker Australian rainforest trees in cultivation, which means real summer shade while the kids are still young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers, busy birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower sprays perfume the air and keep nectar feeding birds working the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and comfortable in coastal air and humidity, it holds together where brittle exotics shed limbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight trunk and full crown give it the bearing of a park tree, at a size a suburban block can still carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sited north of an outdoor living area it earns its keep every summer. Allow for the 7m crown when choosing the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall canopy screen that filters wind and blocks a neighbouring second storey without hedging effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m spacing reads as a proper avenue within ten years, on a tree that will not need replacing in twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade when young. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates, and it takes light frost only once established, so cold tableland and southern inland gardens should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through the planting area gets it away fastest. It is a rainforest tree, so it appreciates organic matter and a thick mulch over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers; established trees manage on rain in most east coast seasons. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser each spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage a single straight leader when young and remove low branches early to lift the crown. After that, it shapes itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Silver Ash in five sizes, from 300mm pots through 45L, 100L and 200L to advanced 400L trees. A 300mm tree is a young whip that establishes fast and quickly overtakes larger stock planted the same day, while the 100L to 400L sizes buy immediate height and trunk. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling month after planting, then strong growth through the warm seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-teak-tree-flindersia-australis\"\u003eAustralian Teak, a tough relative in the same family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse our Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 30m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That figure comes from rainforest conditions, where trees race each other for light. In an open garden expect about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fast for a native canopy tree. With water, mulch and an annual feed, young trees put on around a metre a year in warm climates, slowing as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established trees shrug off the occasional minor frost, but regular hard frosts will damage it, so it is best from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 5m apart. The crowns meet into a continuous canopy while each tree keeps a sound structure, which matters at this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310683967,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44849349722431,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310651199,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100310585663,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837391761727,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780471386431,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780471419199,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44938387685695,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310618431,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Ash-Tree-Flindersia-schottiana.jpg?v=1741858139"},{"product_id":"brown-silky-oak-grevillea-baileyana","title":"Brown Silky Oak - Grevillea baileyana","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown Silky Oak (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea baileyana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing native tree whose deep green leaves flip in the wind to show felted, rust brown undersides, changing the colour of the whole canopy as it moves. In gardens it grows to about 8m tall and 4m wide, a manageable size for screening, shade and avenue planting. Sprays of cream flowers pull in the nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy with two colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rust brown felt on the leaf undersides is the reason this tree gets planted. Every gust turns the crown bronze and back again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers, busy birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower sprays in cream and white draw honeyeaters and other nectar feeders through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely fast growth makes it one of the quicker native options for screens, windbreaks and driveway avenues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant when established, comfortable in humidity and tough in wind, it is a low maintenance tree by any standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a screen. The dense evergreen canopy makes an effective visual screen and a working windbreak on exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated along a drive it delivers height and rhythm quickly, without decades of waiting for the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On larger blocks a single tree becomes a genuine shade tree at about 8m, with the two tone foliage doing the decorative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brown Silky Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates, happy in humidity, and it takes light frost only, so cold tableland and southern inland gardens are out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of most types. It handles dry spells once established, but like most grevilleas it resents waterlogged ground, so raise the bed if drainage is doubtful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep weekly water through the first summer, then taper off. Feed only with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus, so keep general purpose fertilisers and fresh manures away from the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young trees to thicken them if you are growing a screen. Otherwise prune lightly after flowering to shape, and avoid cutting back into old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Brown Silky Oak from 200mm pots in packs of six, through single 300mm pots, up to advanced 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L trees for instant height. Young stock establishes quickly, which is half the appeal of a fast species: a modest plant now is a real tree within a few seasons. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare windbreak trees and shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow 25m tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in its far north Queensland rainforest home. 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It grows to about 8m tall and 5m wide in a typical garden, holds dark green leaves with silver undersides that flash in the breeze, and carries pale yellow flower spikes through autumn and winter that honeyeaters and lorikeets work over for weeks. It handles salt, wind, drought, frost and poor sandy soil, a combination very few trees can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and it grows naturally on foredunes down the eastern seaboard. On a windy block it is one of the safest choices you can make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright yellow spikes from autumn into winter, when nectar is scarce, so the tree feeds honeyeaters and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where other trees fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel and thin poor ground are all fine, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and comfortable from subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate country to Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The obvious use, and the one it does best. 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Few trees this size are as relaxed about ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered papery bark in cream and buff peels away in sheets, so the trunk carries interest when nothing is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers full of nectar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottlebrush spikes in red, with cream forms also in the species, drawing honeyeaters and lorikeets for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tropical wetland tree by origin, so seasonal flooding and heavy soil that drains slowly are both within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, humidity and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of all three, which makes it one of the safer choices for a hot coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e No routine pruning, no special feeding, evergreen year round, and no serious pest to watch for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the trunk is visible from the house or a path, because the bark is half the point. Allow 4m of clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row about 3m apart filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed boundary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow draining part of a block defeats most trees. This one grows there by preference, so it suits a swale or a bed that stays soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Paperbark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, for the heaviest flowering and the best bark colour. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Frost tolerance is light only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. Sand, loam and heavy clay all work, and it accepts waterlogging that would kill most trees of this size. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, then it looks after itself. A light application of native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, since heavy feeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Remove the lowest limbs over the first few years for a clear trunk and visible bark, and tidy storm damage after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in three advanced sizes: 20L, 45L and 100L. There is no tube or small pot option, so every plant arrives as an established young tree with a formed trunk and real height rather than a seedling. That shortens the wait considerably, and it is why people buy this species at size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in transit is normal and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water deeply on arrival, expect a settling month, then steady growth through the first warm season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ecaring for paperbark trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how to manage \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003ea waterlogged garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet or boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, better than almost anything else at this size. It comes from seasonally flooded wetlands in northern Australia and tolerates wet feet as a matter of course, yet it is equally content in ordinary garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving and pipes can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots follow moisture, so keep it several metres clear of drains, service lines and paving edges. On a narrow block, plan the position carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering is heaviest in the warmer months and reliable once established, usually from the second or third season in the ground. Full sun makes the biggest difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100317073727,"sku":null,"price":395.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100317139263,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100317172031,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20L (Backorder)","offer_id":44793076515135,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":45715047350591,"sku":"QLD","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49634536685887,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Paperbark-Melaleuca-viridiflora.jpg?v=1741858245"},{"product_id":"white-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus","title":"White Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the bottlebrush to plant when you want a tree rather than a shrub. Left to grow it reaches about 7m tall and 4m across, holds its foliage all year, and carries soft cream to white brushes instead of the usual red. Each flush of new leaves opens pink to bronze, so the canopy colours up twice a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale brushes sit comfortably beside almost any planting scheme, which a scarlet bottlebrush cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush opens pink to bronze before hardening to green, a second season of colour without a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild along watercourses, so it copes with soil that stays soggy for days after rain, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees all feed on the brushes while they last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall screen. The canopies knit above fence height while each trunk keeps room to thicken, and a staggered double row at the same spacing filters wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenue planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m this is a proper small shade tree, and the even habit suits a driveway or avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low lying gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not burn the foliage, and the tolerance of wet feet makes it a safe choice for the low corner of a block where water sits after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade produces a looser, leggier tree. It performs from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm temperate to cool temperate districts, and it is properly frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and ground that drains slowly. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one so the roots can spread, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots of this family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the brushes finish, taking the spent heads and a little of the wood behind them. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown tree can be cut back hard and will recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes: tube, 200mm and 250mm packs, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L specimens. Tube and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm pots stand knee to waist high, and the 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then steady growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimmed after each flowering it holds easily at 3m to 4m, though expect one season without flowers after a hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in soil that stays wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will. This is a creek and floodplain species, so it tolerates ground that stays wet for several days after rain. Permanently waterlogged soil is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a fast grower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of the quicker natives at this size. With water through the first two summers it puts on solid height each year, then slows as it builds width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":50439833125183,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100318581055,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120105279,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120138047,"sku":null,"price":285.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120039743,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100318646591,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120072511,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51647988465983,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100318613823,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647988662591,"sku":"QLD","price":691.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-salignus_ad0dbcfb.png?v=1766222480"},{"product_id":"wildfire-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-wildfire","title":"Wildfire Bottlebrush - Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildfire Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wildfire') pairs the classic red brushes with a soft weeping habit, so the screen sways instead of standing to attention. It grows quickly to about 5m tall and 3m wide if left alone, with cascading branch tips that carry the flowers at eye level where you actually see them. For warm climate gardens that want privacy with some grace, this is the bottlebrush to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping grace on a tough native.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous branch tips move in the wind and soften fences the way a stiff clipped screen never will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes, real nectar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers hard, so the screen doubles as a feeding station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to do its job.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth to about 5m means genuine privacy within a few seasons, not a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is drought tolerant, yet it also copes with wet feet, so damp gullies and dry banks are both fair game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it tolerates salt, so beachside family gardens are well served.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The weeping outline reads softer and slightly looser than a boxy hedge, so trim lightly if you want a denser face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a graceful small flowering tree for a lawn or courtyard corner, with the brushes hanging at head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips willingly into a 2m to 3m informal hedge, though constant hard shaping works against the weeping character that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row along an exposed boundary filters wind while feeding birds, a better outcome than a fence extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wildfire Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering and tightest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost once established, but in cold districts with regular hard frosts a hardier bottlebrush such as Kings Park Special is the safer screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfussy across sand, loam and clay, including ground that stays damp after rain. On a dry bank it manages once the roots are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper away. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps growth and flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes after each flowering to thicken the plant while keeping the cascade. Avoid shearing it into tight geometry; that is what box hedges are for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wildfire in five sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of 10 are the economical way to plant a long screen, the 200mm pack of 6 suits a shorter run, and 300mm and 45L plants arrive with height and an established weeping shape. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling fortnight, then away it goes in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eOur complete bottlebrush growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kings-park-special-bottlebrush-callistemon-kings-park-special\"\u003eKings Park Special, the frost hardy alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a weeping plant still make a solid screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with one honest caveat: the face is softer and a touch looser than a clipped hedge. Plant at 1.5m spacing and trim lightly after flowering and it fills to a dense, graceful wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart for screening. For a freestanding feature, give a single plant about 3m clear of structures so the canopy can weep evenly all round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, once established. In hard frost districts young plants burn, so this one is best from the warm temperate zone north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it cope with a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates wet feet, which makes it one of the few graceful screens for the low, damp side of a block where drainage is never quite solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640330355007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120367423,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120301887,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120334655,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100319170879,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51637588558143,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100319138111,"sku":null,"price":563.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Wildfire-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-viminalis-Wildfire.png?v=1766222483"},{"product_id":"bunya-pine-tree-araucaria-bidwillii","title":"Bunya Pine Tree - Araucaria bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBunya Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian trees, and in a garden it behaves very differently to the 45m giants of the Queensland rainforest. Expect around 15m tall and 8m across within 10 to 15 years, held in a dark symmetrical dome on a straight trunk. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and wind tolerant, it produces edible nuts in enormous cones, and it needs genuine space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark, not a shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e The domed silhouette is recognisable from a paddock away, and one tree sets the character of a whole property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible bunya nuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees drop heavy cones packed with large nuts that are roasted or boiled, a food and gathering tradition for Aboriginal peoples of the Bunya Mountains over thousands of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and wind tolerant, growing from tropical and subtropical gardens through to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense canopy throws deep, cool shade over a wide area with almost no intervention once established, and the tree will outlive the house beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcreage, rural blocks and large gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow an 8m spread and keep the trunk at least 8m from buildings, sheds and services. This is not a tree for a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an exposed property it stands up to wind and anchors the tall end of a mixed shelter belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched rows at 10m spacing suit a long approach. Set the row back from the wheel tracks and away from parking bays, because the cones fall from height and can weigh several kilograms. Keep paths, seating and play areas outside the drip line for the same reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bunya Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. It grows across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate zones, and it is frost hardy, so inland and southern gardens are in range provided the tree has room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, though it copes with a range of types. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound and break up the surrounding ground rather than digging a narrow hole that holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then let it fend for itself. A light complete fertiliser each spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Never cut the central leader, or the tree loses the symmetry that makes it worth growing. Lower branches can be removed as it lifts, and the leaves are stiff and sharply pointed, so gloves and long sleeves are not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes. The 200mm pack of six and the 300mm plants are young trees, ideal for an avenue or shelter belt. The 400mm and 25L sizes are the practical middle ground for a single specimen, while 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow for the first two years while the roots build, then it lifts noticeably. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that stand up to wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare trees by mature size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 8m wide in 10 to 15 years. The 45m figure often quoted belongs to old rainforest trees, not a garden specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it produce cones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for a long while. Trees generally need 15 years or more before they cone, and many take longer. Plant it for the tree and treat the nuts as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suited to cool temperate districts as well as warmer ones, though growth is slower in the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122595647,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122530111,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122562879,"sku":null,"price":488.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100335325503,"sku":null,"price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44846408991039,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44846409023807,"sku":"QLD","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47942147506495,"sku":"QLD","price":605.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100335292735,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bunya-Pine-Tree-Araucaria-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858341"},{"product_id":"spotted-gum-corymbia-maculata","title":"Spotted Gum - Corymbia maculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted Gum (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the finest shade trees native to eastern Australia, and the smooth dappled trunk is the reason people plant it. In a garden setting expect around 20m tall and 10m wide, with a straight pale trunk that sheds in patches to leave grey, cream and pink mottling. It grows fast, flowers cream white for the birds, and shrugs off drought and coastal wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bark sheds to a smooth mottled surface in grey, cream and soft pink, the feature that sets it apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree gives usable shade years sooner than most large natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream white flowers draw lorikeets, honeyeaters and bees to a mature tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought, heat and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds condition through dry summers and takes coastal exposure without burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a large block.\u003c\/strong\u003e This needs space. Allow 10m of clear width, and because the roots are vigorous, plant well away from the house, pipes, paving and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 10m apart along a rural driveway it forms a high, even avenue with the pale trunks lining up, the classic use for the species. A row at 8m to 10m filters wind across an exposed paddock while still letting light through at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spotted Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and takes coastal salt readily. It tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting tableland and inland southern districts should choose a frost hardy eucalypt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, with a preference for well drained ground. It performs on sandy coastal soil and clay loam alike, but avoid sites that stay wet after rain. No soil improvement is needed beyond loosening a wide planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water once or twice a week through the first two summers, then rely on rainfall in most of its range. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly in the first two years only, since rich feeding produces weak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning only, while the tree is small. Select a single leader and remove competing stems and low branches in the first three years to build the clear trunk. After that, leave it to an arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown across a wide range of sizes: tube, 140mm in a pack of 10, 200mm in a pack of 6, 250mm in a pack of 3, then single plants in 300mm, 400mm, 45L and an advanced 200L. Tubes and 140mm plants are seedlings and usually the best value: they root strongly and often overtake larger stock within three or four years. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the middle ground, while 45L and 200L give real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season, then a metre or more of growth a year in good conditions. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eCompare every corymbia we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 15m to 20m, and further from septic lines, stormwater and paving. The roots are vigorous and the mature canopy is wide, so this species belongs on acreage or a genuinely large block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a large native. After a settling first year, expect around a metre of height a year in warm conditions with adequate water, slowing as the crown fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drop branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most large eucalypts it sheds bark seasonally and can drop limbs in storms or drought. Formative pruning when young, plus an arborist inspection every few years on a mature tree, is the sensible approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44846599536959,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140124299583,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124168511,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140124266815,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124201279,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140124234047,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100342501695,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100342599999,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938282205503,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100342436159,"sku":null,"price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51652157210943,"sku":"QLD","price":1794.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100342468927,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spotted-Gum-Corymbia-maculata.png?v=1766222569"},{"product_id":"broad-leaf-melaleuca-melaleuca-leucadendra-broad-leaf","title":"Broad Leaf Melaleuca - Melaleuca leucadendra 'Broad Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca leucadendra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Broad Leaf') is the fast growing paperbark to plant when you need height and you need it soon. In a suburban garden it settles at around 10m tall and 6m wide, with soft weeping foliage, creamy white bottlebrush flowers and papery peeling bark. It is one of the few large trees that will grow in ground too wet for anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the tree for a bare boundary or a new estate block, putting on serious height well ahead of most native shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt will grow in wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so a low corner of the block or a creek flat that kills other trees suits it perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping foliage and peeling bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long narrow leaves hang from arching branches, and the layered white bark peels in sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream flower spikes are heavy with nectar and bring in honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and salt tolerant, and comfortable in humidity, so it holds up on an open coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall screen. A double staggered row at 3m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed site needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees, driveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 3m to 4m along a drive, the weeping canopies close over quickly. The shade is dappled, so grass still grows beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boggy corners, dam edges and areas that hold water after storms are where this tree outperforms almost anything else of its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaf Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland districts are outside its range, and young trees need shelter for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and soils that stay wet. Sharp drainage is not a requirement, which is unusual for a tree this size. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer. After that it is largely self sufficient, and it grows faster with water than without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A slow release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning beyond removing competing leaders while the tree is young. Be deliberate about placement: the roots actively seek moisture, so keep it at least 8m from sewer lines, septic systems and house slabs. It also sheds bark and fine litter continually, so avoid planting directly over a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Melaleuca is grown in 200mm packs of six, 300mm pots, and 45L, 100L and 1000L sizes. Given how fast it grows, the 200mm and 300mm plants suit a long screen. The 45L and 100L trees carry a formed trunk and real height on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ePaperbark trees: how to identify and care for them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eBrowse the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003ePlanting into poorly drained ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 6m wide in a suburban garden. In its natural tropical wetlands the species passes 20m, so quoted heights vary a lot. Soil depth and water pull the mature size back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house or pipes should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m from sewer and stormwater lines, septic trenches and house slabs. The roots seek moisture, and this is the one genuine drawback. On a small block, choose a smaller tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it screen a boundary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. A row planted 3m apart from 300mm stock screens usefully in three to four years, faster again from 45L or 100L plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100343222591,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124365119,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100343189823,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124397887,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44847438135615,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":48695007772991,"sku":"QLD","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100343124287,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100343157055,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44943031173439,"sku":"QLD","price":4185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Broad-Leaf-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-leucadendra-Broad-Leaf.jpg?v=1741858388"},{"product_id":"lacebark-tree-brachychiton-discolor","title":"Lacebark Tree - Brachychiton discolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lacebark Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian flowering trees, and it saves its display for midsummer when most gardens have little else happening. It grows to about 12m tall and 7m wide, with a pale grey trunk, broad lobed leaves and bright pink bell flowers carried on bare branches. Birds and bees work it hard for the weeks it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers in the heat of summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree sheds most of its leaves before flowering, so the bells are held against bare wood and read from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, lorikeets, bees and butterflies all use the flowers, which is not something most ornamental shade trees offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade with a manageable footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 7m it casts a genuine canopy without the spread of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with dry summers and reflected heat, which suits inland and western suburbs blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a lawn or front garden is enough. Give it 7m of clear width so the crown can develop its natural rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades an outdoor area through the hottest months, and the summer leaf drop lets more light reach the ground beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 7m between trees for a matched row. Closer than that and the crowns crowd each other into narrow, drawn up shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lacebark Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree that tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil suits it best, and it will not tolerate waterlogging. Work compost through a wide planting hole and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soaks weekly through the first two summers while the root system goes down, then only through extended dry spells. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is enough; heavy feeding pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape it in the first few years to a single clear trunk and remove crossing branches. After that leave it alone, since mature Brachychitons resent hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in 25L and 1000L. The 25L is a young tree to plant and grow on. The 1000L is a mature specimen for a garden that needs impact immediately, and it requires machinery and clear site access to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect leaf drop after transit and again ahead of flowering, both normal for this species rather than a sign of stress. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for real shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare other flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMeet its relative, the Queensland bottle tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It sheds most of its foliage in late spring or early summer just before flowering, then refoliates quickly afterwards. It is semi deciduous rather than truly evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25L tree usually needs several years in the ground, often five or more, before it flowers well. Advanced stock flowers far sooner because the tree is already mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a risk near paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than many trees of this size, though the base thickens with age. Allow at least 5m from paths, driveways and services as sensible practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young trees are the most vulnerable. In cold districts it is worth choosing a hardier flowering tree rather than nursing this one through winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100346433855,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632693346623,"sku":"QLD","price":160.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100346401087,"sku":null,"price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938230890815,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lacebark-Tree-Brachychiton-discolor.jpg?v=1741858415"},{"product_id":"grass-tree-xanthorrhoea-glauca","title":"Grass Tree - Xanthorrhoea glauca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grass tree reads as sculpture rather than greenery, and \u003cem\u003eXanthorrhoea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the more forgiving species to grow at home. It holds a dense fountain of fine blue-green foliage above a slowly thickening trunk, settling at roughly 2m tall and 2m wide over ten to fifteen years. Growth is measured in centimetres: the trunk gains one or two a year, which is why a good specimen costs what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true focal point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching skirt of narrow blue-grey leaves holds its shape all year and anchors a bed the way a rock does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for the dry ridges of eastern Australia, it rides out long rainless spells once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuited to most climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, it grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send up a tall spike of cream to white flowers that draws honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, staking or spraying, and it copes with poor gravelly soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a feature. One plant in gravel mulch beside an entry, a pool surround or a courtyard corner does more than a bed of shrubs, and the foliage suits stone, render and steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockeries and dry slopes are a natural fit, and it lasts for years in a large container, which suits small gardens and balconies. In a bigger space, plant in threes or fives with 1.5m to 2m of clear ground around each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing grass trees in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more, with sharp drainage. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm high mixed with coarse sand or gravel. Wet feet kills this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, then taper off; after the first year most gardens can rely on rainfall. Low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is all the feeding needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Old leaves dry and form a skirt against the trunk, which is normal and protective. Trim it only for a cleaner outline; never cut into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens are straightforward, and frost is no concern. In subtropical and humid summer areas, raise the planting position and keep mulch off the base to limit root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tubestock and 140mm and 200mm packs through 400mm pots to advanced 175L and 500L specimens. Small grass trees arrive as a tuft of grassy leaves with no trunk yet: the trunk is built from decades of compacted leaf bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots resent disturbance, so plant the root ball intact, without teasing it out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-low-maintenance-native-garden-your-step-by-step-australian-guide\"\u003eHow to build a low maintenance native garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect one or two centimetres of trunk a year, and about 2m tall and wide including foliage after ten to fifteen years. A larger pot size is the only shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It comes from the ranges of eastern Australia and is frost hardy, so cool temperate gardens suit it. Winter waterlogging is a bigger risk than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide, heavy pot with a free draining native or cactus mix, keep it in full sun, and step it up a size every few years rather than cutting roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to burn it to make it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fire triggers flowering in the wild, but garden plants flower on their own once mature, usually in spring. It is irregular, so treat the spike as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48309001748799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125610303,"sku":null,"price":551.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125643071,"sku":null,"price":505.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100346827071,"sku":null,"price":690.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100346859839,"sku":null,"price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100346892607,"sku":null,"price":874.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":48309001814335,"sku":"QLD","price":993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100346925375,"sku":null,"price":3121.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800mm","offer_id":55100347089215,"sku":null,"price":5447.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100347056447,"sku":null,"price":5940.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100346958143,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651835625791,"sku":"QLD","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100346990911,"sku":null,"price":6600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100346794303,"sku":null,"price":5225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51648169804095,"sku":"QLD","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100347023679,"sku":null,"price":23375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grass-Tree-Xanthorrhoea-glauca_e4bca437.png?v=1768455245"},{"product_id":"pink-bloodwood-corymbia-intermedia","title":"Pink Bloodwood - Corymbia intermedia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Bloodwood (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian native shade tree that reaches around 15m tall with a canopy about 8m across. It grows fast, carries heavy heads of cream white flowers that honeyeaters and native bees work through, and holds up in poor soil, salt air and humidity. For a paddock or a large block that needs real shade rather than decoration, this is a serious tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a broad 8m canopy mean useful shade in years rather than decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers feed honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees, and the rough bark supports insects that in turn feed smaller birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, coastal salt and high humidity are all handled once the tree is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA local native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to eastern Australia, so it belongs in a native planting scheme rather than sitting awkwardly in one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on large blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space. Allow at least 8m of clearance from the house, and keep it well away from pipes, paving and driveways, because the roots of a tree this size are not ones to plant near services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row filters wind across a paddock better than a solid line does, and the tree copes with the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On rural entrances it makes an imposing avenue, provided each tree has room to reach its full 8m width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Bloodwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, including coastal sites, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding, including sandy and low fertility ground, provided water drains away. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch 75mm deep well clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to send roots down, then it looks after itself. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring while it is young, and stop feeding once it is away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning only, in the first few years, to establish a single leader and lift the canopy. Mature eucalypts should not be lopped, and work at height is a job for a qualified arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 200mm plants in packs of six, single 300mm plants, and advanced 45L trees. The smaller stock is young and slender, which is the better buy for a eucalypt, because it roots out faster and often overtakes an advanced tree within a few years. The 45L option is there when you want height from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake young trees loosely, if at all, so the trunk can flex and thicken. Be realistic about the litter a large eucalypt drops. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eBrowse the full corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eSee more fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 8m wide in cultivation, which is a large tree by suburban standards. Plan for the mature size at planting rather than the size in the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near the house or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The roots of a tree this size are not suited to planting near pipes or paving, so keep it well out on the block and leave generous clearance from any structure or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast once the roots are established, particularly in warm humid districts with summer rain. Growth is slower through the first year while the root system develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126069055,"sku":null,"price":143.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44938281648447,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347515199,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938281681215,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Bloodwood-Corymbia-intermedia.jpg?v=1741858421"},{"product_id":"small-leaved-tamarind-diploglottis-campbellii","title":"Small Leaved Tamarind - Diploglottis campbellii","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaved Tamarind (\u003cem\u003eDiploglottis campbellii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the rarest trees in the country and one of the more rewarding to grow. In a home garden it makes a dense, glossy rainforest canopy at roughly 8m tall and 5m wide, throwing genuine shade within a decade, and it carries tart red fruit that makes excellent jam, sauce and cordial. It is endangered in the wild, so planting one is a small act of conservation as well as a good garden decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruit with real flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red fruit is sharply tart, closer to tamarind than to citrus, and it cooks down into jams, sauces and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree that stays manageable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 25m or more in habitat but settles around 8m to 10m in cultivation, so it shades a yard without dominating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and endangered.\u003c\/strong\u003e A subtropical rainforest species from eastern Australia, now rare in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit and the dense canopy bring native birds in, which is exactly what a suburban block is usually short of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wind and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and comfortable in humid summers, so exposed subtropical blocks suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 5m of clearance from a house, a fence or paving, since the canopy spreads to about 5m. One tree shades an outdoor living area or a lawn corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy compound leaves and rusty new growth carry it as a specimen, and cream and green flowers appear before the fruit sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaved Tamarind in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with young trees preferring some protection while they establish. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter, which mirrors the rainforest floor it comes from. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, because this one does not enjoy drying out. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer supports both growth and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Remove the lowest branches to lift the canopy over a seating area, and shorten any competing leader while the tree is young. Be patient: it is naturally slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 45L and 100L specimens. The 200mm and 250mm plants are young seedlings, often knee height, and they are the sensible buy if you are planting a group or a shelter belt. The 45L and 100L trees give you height on day one and a shorter wait to shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect slow, steady growth rather than a rush, and several years before the first fruit. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 5m wide over many years, well short of the 25m it reaches in rainforest. Allow 5m of clearance from buildings and boundaries and it will not become a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years from a young seedling, and longer again in cooler parts of its range. Buying a 45L or 100L tree shortens that wait considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It tolerates light frost only and belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In colder southern regions it needs a very sheltered, frost free microclimate to have a chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100347842879,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49584498803007,"sku":"QLD","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":49584498835775,"sku":"QLD","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938302128447,"sku":"QLD","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47852352799039,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347744575,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347777343,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Small-Leaved-Tamarind-Diploglottis-campbellii.jpg?v=1741858423"},{"product_id":"eyre-yate-gum-eucalyptus-seeana","title":"Eyre Yate Gum - Eucalyptus seeana","description":"\u003cp\u003eEyre Yate Gum (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus seeana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing Australian native shade tree for properties with room to spare, reaching around 15m tall and 8m across. It carries a light, open canopy on a straight trunk, so shade beneath is dappled rather than dense and lawn keeps growing under it. White flowers bring honeyeaters and native bees in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker gums to put on height, so a bare paddock or new block feels settled far sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, yet comfortable where soil stays damp for days after heavy rain, which suits low lying corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive with the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich white blossom feeds honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes long hot spells without scorching or dropping its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 8m of clear space in every direction, its mature spread, and keep it well away from paving, pools and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and shelter.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage, a staggered double row at 8m to 10m spacing filters wind rather than forming a solid wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched trees down a long drive read well at 10m apart, with lower limbs lifted above vehicle height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eyre Yate Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows on clay, loam and sand, copes with ground that stays wet after rain, and needs no soil improvement. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to drive roots down, then rely on rainfall. A light native fertiliser in spring for the first few years is plenty. Heavy feeding only produces soft growth that snaps in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove competing leaders early so the tree builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches gradually. Beyond that, leave it alone. Gums resent hard pruning of mature limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in a single size, a 300mm pot, holding a young single stemmed tree around waist to chest height. Trees bought at this age establish faster than advanced stock and usually overtake it, so it is the sensible way to buy a gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement in the first month, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-to-plant-in-farm-paddocks-for-shade\"\u003eChoosing shade trees for paddocks and acreage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants suited to windbreaks and shelterbelts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith water through the first two summers, one to two metres of height a year is normal early on. Growth slows as the crown widens and energy goes into trunk and limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for a suburban backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most blocks, yes. At 15m tall and 8m wide it wants open lawn, a wide verge or acreage, not a courtyard or a narrow side boundary. Measure the space before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Young trees are the most vulnerable, so in districts that get more than the occasional white morning, choose a hardier species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most gums it sheds bark, leaves and spent flowers, heaviest through late spring and summer. Plan for that near pools and gutters, or site it where litter can stay on mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44938342007103,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100348727615,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eyre-Yate-Gum-Eucalyptus-seeana.jpg?v=1741858425"},{"product_id":"rusty-fig-tree-ficus-rubiginosa","title":"Rusty Fig Tree - Ficus rubiginosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rusty Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus rubiginosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shade tree to plant when you have real room and want a native that will outlive you. In a suburban garden it settles at around 12m tall and 12m wide, with a dense dark canopy and rust coloured leaf undersides. It is tough, fast and long lived, but the roots are vigorous, so this is a tree for open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, reliable shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A canopy as wide as it is tall throws proper shade over a lawn, a paddock corner or a school ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn east coast native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local to eastern Australia, so it belongs in the landscape rather than looking imported into it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small figs feed a long list of native birds through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, wind and salt tolerant once established, which is why it survives on exposed headlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e After two years it needs little beyond the occasional lift of the lower canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on large blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 8m of clearance from a house, a driveway or a boundary. It is at its best on acreage, in parkland and on rural properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall screen. That is a screen for a long boundary or a rural block, not a suburban fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit coastal blocks with space, and a single mature specimen makes a landmark tree in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rusty Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. It is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows on sand, clay and shallow rocky ground alike, provided water does not sit around the trunk. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, kept clear of the bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to drive the roots down, then it looks after itself in all but the longest dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lower branches to the clearance you want, and shape while young. Be direct with yourself about the roots: they are vigorous and invasive, and must be kept well away from pipes, paving, pools and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. The 300mm pot is a young tree, usually a single leader under a metre, and the value choice if you are happy to wait. The 45L is the middle ground, and the 100L arrives with a formed trunk and canopy for real presence in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet six weeks after planting, then strong growth once the weather warms, all under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003efig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fig-trees\"\u003efig tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee alternatives among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003efast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m, and further if you can. The roots are vigorous and invasive, so keep the tree clear of pipes, paving, pools and footings rather than hoping for the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and wide in a suburban garden. In habitat it reaches 30m, so treat 12m as the planning figure and give it room to exceed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 5m spacing, but only where you have the width. On a normal suburban boundary a smaller screening tree is the better call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. 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Expect around 12m tall and 7m wide in cultivation, with a straight trunk and glossy compound leaves that hold their colour all year. Sprays of small white and cream flowers bring bees and butterflies through the warmer months. Despite the name it is not a true maple but a native cabinet timber tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows fast for a rainforest species, so a young tree starts casting useful shade within a few years rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and the wildlife knows it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream flower sprays feed bees and butterflies, and it supports local insect life as an exotic shade tree cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and handsome year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy paired leaflets and a pale straight trunk, with no leafless season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for humid, windy country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant, wind tolerant and heat tolerant, which suits coastal and hinterland gardens in the north and east.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use. Give it 7m of clear space in a lawn or a large back garden and let the canopy develop its natural spreading dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a tall screen. That spacing suits a boundary that needs to block a two storey outlook, not a fence line, since the canopy sits high once the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart it makes an impressive avenue on an acreage entry, with enough clearance underneath for vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Queensland Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though young plants prefer shelter for the first year or two, as under a rainforest canopy. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosty southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, fertile, well drained soil suits it best, reflecting the volcanic rainforest country it comes from. Work compost through a wide planting bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not a drought tree. Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and keep water up through dry spells after that. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders while the tree is young to keep a single straight trunk, and lift the lower branches for clearance. Mature trees need nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 300mm, 25L, 45L and 100L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young, often around a metre, and establish quickly if you are planting several. The 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed trunk and real height, which is the choice when you want shade sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal for a rainforest species and grows out within a month. Plant it out of hot afternoon sun for the first summer. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its native rainforest it can reach 30m, but in an open garden with no competition for light it settles at around 12m tall and 7m wide. Plan for that size, not the forest figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly light frost, and only once established. Young plants are vulnerable, so in warm temperate gardens at the edge of its range give it a sheltered northern aspect and protect it through the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable near a house or pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a large tree with a substantial root system, so keep it at least 6m from foundations, paving and pool shells. Leaves drop through the year, so expect regular skimming if it overhangs water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100350366015,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49584505585983,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584505618751,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938387030335,"sku":"QLD","price":361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49584505651519,"sku":"QLD","price":632.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100350267711,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100350300479,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100350333247,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Queensland-Maple-Tree-Flindersia-brayleyana.jpg?v=1741858438"},{"product_id":"brown-pine-podocarpus-elatus","title":"Brown Pine - Podocarpus elatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown Pine (\u003cem\u003ePodocarpus elatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native answer to a formal evergreen screen. In a suburban garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, holding dark, narrow, leathery foliage from top to bottom, and it clips as cleanly as any exotic conifer. It is also the tree behind the Illawarra plum, the sweet purple black fruit that birds find long before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that behaves like a hedge plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen growth, an upright habit and a good response to shearing, so it works as a wall or a shaped specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruit worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy Illawarra plum has a resinous plum and pine flavour used in native food cooking, and birds work through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and humidity tolerant, so exposed eastern seaboard blocks suit it where many screening trees burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep rooted and low maintenance after the first two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. That spacing lets each tree furnish right to the ground; closer planting only creates competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped it develops a broad, dark, layered canopy that reads as a proper shade tree in a mid sized backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt air and humidity suit it, screening a beach block or standing alone near a deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brown Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest screen, though it accepts part shade and grows more openly there. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold tableland and inland southern districts are a stretch, and young plants there need shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, from sand to improved clay, and it copes with poorer ground than most rainforest trees. Break up compacted subsoil before planting, then mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the foliage dark rather than yellow green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is moderate rather than fast, which is why it holds a shape so well. Tip prune from planting to thicken the base, then shear once or twice a year for a formal hedge. It reshoots from older wood, so an overgrown screen can be brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, in 300mm and 400mm pots, and in 25L, 45L and 100L sizes, with the 25L on backorder. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for a long boundary. From 45L up you are buying a tree with real structure on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a moderate grower: plan on three to four years for a 200mm plant to screen, and give larger sizes a season to settle. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003escreening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003ecreating a hedge and keeping it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits salt air in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m tall and 4m wide over many years. 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Only female trees fruit, and seedlings cannot be sexed until they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100353118527,"sku":null,"price":101.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100353085759,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126986559,"sku":null,"price":251.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140126921023,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140126953791,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100353052991,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584502997311,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44943250489663,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100352954687,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44943250522431,"sku":"QLD","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brown-Pine-Podocarpus-elatus.jpg?v=1741858457"},{"product_id":"deep-yellow-wood-rhodosphaera-rhodanthema","title":"Deep Yellow Wood - Rhodosphaera rhodanthema","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep Yellow Wood (\u003cem\u003eRhodosphaera rhodanthema\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that behaves itself in a suburban garden. In cultivation it settles at around 10m tall and 6m wide, well short of the 25m it reaches in the wild, and it holds a dense evergreen canopy that casts genuine shade. New growth flushes bronze pink, and sprays of small flowers bring birds through the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade from a native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense rounded canopy about 6m across, evergreen, so the shade is there in summer when it counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze pink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush of leaves comes through coloured, giving the tree a second season of interest beyond flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stands up to weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established, a useful combination on an exposed block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt brings birds in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers and fruit feed native birds, so a single tree changes what visits the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 6m of clearance from a building or boundary and it becomes the tree the garden is planned around, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For an avenue, space trees 8m to 10m apart so each canopy develops its full rounded shape without crowding its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a large lawn shows the layered canopy and the coloured new growth to best effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing deep yellow wood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles coastal humidity well. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with organic matter suits a rainforest tree best. It is adaptable, but on heavy clay improve the bed and mound the planting hole. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soakings twice a week through the first two summers build the root system that makes it drought tolerant later. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer while it is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove crossing branches while the tree is young, and lift the lower limbs gradually if you want clearance beneath. Avoid heavy cuts into mature wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is grown in 45L, 100L and 400L sizes, so you are buying an established tree rather than a seedling. A 45L plant is usually around 1.5m to 2m and the easiest to handle and plant yourself. The 100L is a solid semi advanced tree, and the 400L is a genuine instant specimen for a landscape project, moved by specialist transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet first season while the roots go down, then steady growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eTrees that suit a driveway or avenue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 6m wide over many years. The 25m figure comes from mature rainforest, where competition drives trees upward; open garden conditions produce a shorter, broader tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 6m, matching the mature canopy width, and more if you want to walk or park beneath it. It is a large tree and deserves the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it fast growing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than fast. Expect slow progress in the first year while it establishes, then reliable growth in warm, well watered conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young trees are the most vulnerable. In areas with regular hard frost, choose a hardier native shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100353315135,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618429116735,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44943292334399,"sku":"QLD","price":836.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100353249599,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100353282367,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44943292367167,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Deep-Yellow-Wood-Rhodosphaera-rhodanthema.jpg?v=1741858458"},{"product_id":"weeping-tea-tree-leptospermum-madidum","title":"Weeping Tea Tree - Leptospermum madidum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum madidum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you want movement rather than mass. It reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, hanging fine blue green foliage from branches that arch over and fall, above a trunk of pale papery bark. It is a fast growing northern Australian native, so heat, humidity and long dry spells are normal conditions, not a stress test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine weeping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branches really do cascade, so the tree moves in the slightest breeze instead of standing still like most small natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, but it knows where to stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, then settles at around 5m: a manageable ceiling for a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine leaves, easy poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow foliage is light and there is no heavy fruit drop, so it suits planting near paving and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale papery bark peels in layers, keeping the trunk interesting through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers bring in birds, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fits where a eucalypt never could, so one tree can carry a courtyard. Allow 3m of width and let the skirt hang low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row for a screen that filters a view instead of walling it off. It reads as a green curtain, which suits a boundary you want softened rather than sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage and light litter suit pool paving, and a matched row along a driveway at 2m spacing is one of its best uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Weeping Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun builds the densest crown; part shade is tolerated but the weeping effect weakens. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tablelands and hard frosting southern districts are a real limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil and is not fussy about type, but it does want drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off: it is genuinely drought tolerant once established. A controlled release low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune while young to build the framework and set the height of the head. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, because tea trees are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm multi packs, 300mm pots, and 45L and 100L sizes. The small packs are the value choice for an avenue or a long screen: young plants that establish fast and catch up within a season or two. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real height and the weeping head already formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within about six weeks in warm weather. 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Regular tip pruning through the early years holds it near 3m to 4m and thickens the crown at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643517632831,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140128624959,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140128657727,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100362785087,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140128592191,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956389015871,"sku":"QLD","price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":48414516969791,"sku":"QLD","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100362752319,"sku":null,"price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-madidum_039a374a.png?v=1766222646"},{"product_id":"revolution-green-melaleuca-melaleuca-bracteata-revolution-green","title":"Revolution Green Melaleuca - Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRevolution Green Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca bracteata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Revolution Green') is the hedge for sites that defeat everything else. It reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, carries fine bright green foliage down to ground level, and handles drought, salt wind, poor soil and ground that stays wet after rain. Clipped, it holds a formal face as cleanly as any exotic hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and able to sit in soil that stays damp for days. Few hedges manage all four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foliage that clips well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small soft leaves give a clean cut line instead of the shredded edges a coarse leaved hedge shows after shearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to close a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted a metre apart it reads as solid within two to three seasons, and you set the height anywhere from 1.5m to 3.5m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits almost any climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens all grow it, which is rare in a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers the birds use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream and white spring flowers bring honeyeaters to a boundary planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense screen. For a taller boundary near full height, stretch that to 1.2m so each plant builds width first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed rural or coastal block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching makes it one of the better natives for clipped balls and standards, and massed at 1m centres it covers batters and verges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Revolution Green Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth. It performs from the tropics through to cool temperate and arid gardens and is frost hardy once established, so southern and inland gardeners can plant it with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Sandy, compacted, poor and clay ground all work, and it shrugs off a spot holding water for a few days after heavy rain. Permanent standing water is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often from the day it goes in rather than waiting for height. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 45L. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the value choice for a long boundary because this melaleuca grows fast enough to catch up. A 45L is a substantial shrub on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee on every plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eHow to identify and care for melaleucas and paperbarks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eBrowse the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that stand up to wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That spacing lets the canopies meet within two to three seasons while each plant still furnishes at the base. Tighter planting costs more and closes no faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two or three trims a year hold it anywhere from about 1.5m upwards, and because it reshoots readily from old wood it stays leafy at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet corner of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates soil that stays wet for a few days after rain, which is unusual in a hedging plant. It is not a pond plant though, so permanently waterlogged ground will still rot the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643670430015,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140128756031,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140128723263,"sku":null,"price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100362916159,"sku":null,"price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956411527487,"sku":"QLD","price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Revolution-Green-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-bracteata-Revolution-Green.png?v=1766222647"},{"product_id":"cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana","title":"Cootamundra Wattle - Acacia baileyana","description":"\u003cp\u003eCootamundra Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia baileyana\u003c\/em\u003e) is the wattle people picture when they think of winter in southern Australia: a broad, open crowned tree to about 6m tall and 5m wide, carrying feathery silver blue foliage all year and then covering itself in fragrant golden flower through late winter. It grows fast, flowers young and asks almost nothing of the soil. It is also short lived and has a weed history outside its home range, and both are worth understanding before you plant one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue foliage every day of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are the event, but the fine ferny grey foliage is what makes it useful as contrast against green gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when nothing else is working.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy golden flowering through the coldest, greyest weeks of the year, with a soft honey scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and quick to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e It usually flowers within two to three years of planting, unusually quick for a tree this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it suits cold inland districts, Mediterranean climates and dry country where the choice is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring bees and native pollinators in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a screen that closes in a few years. The canopy is open rather than solid, so it filters a view rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered row at 3m spacing takes the sting out of wind on an exposed paddock edge, and it establishes on ground too poor for most trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a lawn gives light dappled shade, and in flower it holds the whole garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cootamundra Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is properly frost hardy, so the tablelands, inland districts and southern gardens all work. It is not a plant for tropical and subtropical humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is fine. Drainage is not optional. Wattles resent wet feet, so avoid low spots and heavy clay, and plant on a raised mound if you have no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Do not use standard garden fertiliser. Like most wattles it is sensitive to phosphorus, so choose a native specific low phosphorus product in early spring, or nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and lifespan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to keep the crown compact and reduce seed set. Never cut into bare old wood, because it does not reliably reshoot. Expect 15 to 30 years, which is normal for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three and 25L. The smaller sizes are the ones to buy for a screen or windbreak, because young wattles establish faster than advanced stock and generally overtake it within two seasons. The 25L suits a single feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare native trees for screening and shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coast-banksia-banksia-integrifolia\"\u003eCoast Banksia, a longer lived native\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 15 to 30 years, which is short for a tree. Plant it where you want fast results, and pair it with something longer lived that can take over later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its home range around Cootamundra it is a local native. Outside that range it has naturalised widely and is listed as an environmental weed in several states. Avoid planting where seed can escape into bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It is built for cooler, drier southern conditions. In humid gardens it tends to be short lived and struggles with fungal disease, so choose a wattle suited to your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100392767807,"sku":null,"price":212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140134752575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140134719807,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100392735039,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100392669503,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100392800575,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714030788927,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100392702271,"sku":null,"price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cootamundra-Wattle-Acacia-baileyana.jpg?v=1741858675"},{"product_id":"golden-wattle-acacia-pycnantha","title":"Golden Wattle - Acacia pycnantha","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia pycnantha\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's floral emblem and one of the quickest ways to put height, shade and winter colour into a bare garden. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, and through late winter and early spring it carries dense, fragrant golden flower heads that read from the far end of the street. It grows on poor ground and shrugs off frost, drought and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast height where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young plant puts on roughly a metre a year early on, so a bare boundary feels private in three years rather than ten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the coldest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden heads open when little else is doing anything, and they carry a soft honey scent on a warm winter day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor soil, so it suits rural blocks and unimproved fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds birds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw native bees and butterflies, and the canopy gives small birds cover in an open garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row. Closer than that and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving bare legs at eye level after a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 3m spacing filters wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed paddock edge needs. Solid barriers create turbulence on the sheltered side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and revegetation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen gives a light canopy within about five years, and because wattles fix nitrogen a block at 3m centres suits a stripped site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a plant of warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is genuinely frost hardy. It is not the pick for the wet tropics or humid coastal Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly and shallow soils suit it, and drainage is the only real requirement, so on clay plant on a raised mound. Avoid high phosphorus fertiliser, which damages wattle roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first summer, then rain will usually do. If the leaves pale, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring at half rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build a stronger, shorter trunk, and prune straight after flowering. Wattles do not reliably reshoot from bare old wood, so take small amounts often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Wattle is grown in six sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm plants. Because wattles resent root disturbance, a tube often overtakes a larger plant within three years, which makes tubes and 140mm packs the value choice for a windbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month, then strong growth through the first warm season, all covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants suited to windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Golden Wattle grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a metre a year for the first few seasons in a sunny, well drained spot, slowing as it nears its mature 6m. 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It settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, and drops its leaves before flowering, so the scarlet bells hang against bare grey branches. This is the ex ground option: field grown, advanced, and years ahead of a potted tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA display nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thousands of scarlet bells cover the whole canopy in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad canopy of large lobed leaves throws real shade through the hottest months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, rare in a tree this size, so it can sit near a driveway or lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick growing for its eventual size, and ex ground stock skips the slow first decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, for a hot open block or a coastal garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a lawn or front garden on its own, at least 6m of clear width and well away from the house. The flowering is best seen from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense enough to sit under in summer, and the winter leaf drop lets sun back onto the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it makes a serious avenue, flowering as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room, in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens. Light frost only, so cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens are not suitable. Young trees need protection through their first winters even in mild areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and well drained. It grows on most soil types but not in wet ground, so mound on heavy clay and avoid low spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply for the first two summers, then it is genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Heavy feeding produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is wanted. Remove damaged wood and lift the lower branches while young, but do not cut into the main framework. Flowering is unreliable in the early years and may skip a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is field grown and lifted with a root ball, sold here at 4m to 5m and 6m to 7m. It needs machinery to place and clear vehicle access to the site. Plant in the cooler months where you can, water it in hard, and stake it for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a plain first season while the roots recover, and two to three years before reliable flowering. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plants are delivered Australia wide, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide in a garden, though the species reaches 30m or more in rainforest. Allow 6m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my flame tree not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees take several years to begin, and flowering is heaviest after a dry winter. A wet winter or heavy feeding both reduce the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or block pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive, unusually so for a tree this size. Still allow a few metres of clearance from hard surfaces and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398857953599,"sku":"QLD","price":7469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 7m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398857920831,"sku":"QLD","price":11268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brachychiton-acerifolius-Flame-Tree-Ex-Ground_6976d175.jpg?v=1766222784"},{"product_id":"waterhousia-floribunda-weeping-lilly-pilly-ex-ground","title":"Waterhousia floribunda (Weeping Lilly Pilly) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is the screen to plant when a fence height hedge will not do. In an open garden it settles at about 10m tall and 5m wide, with long willowy leaves that hang from the branch tips and move in the lightest breeze. This listing is an ex ground specimen lifted from the field at 7.5m to 8.5m, so the screen is standing the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at genuine height.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 10m it blocks a neighbouring upper floor, which no clipped hedging lilly pilly will do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft weeping outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous foliage gives movement and shade without the hard edge of a formal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally a creek bank tree, so it tolerates wet feet and heavy soil that would drown most large screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream summer flowers are followed by pale berries the birds work through, and the fruit is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind firm and comfortable in humidity, so open subtropical boundaries suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing crowds the trunks without closing the gap any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree carries a broad weeping canopy over a lawn or driveway. Allow the full 5m of width so the skirt is not forced upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and damp corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerance makes it one of the few tall screens for a low, poorly drained boundary, and the canopy filters wind rather than fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Weeping Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest canopy; part shade works with a looser habit. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens want a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, and unusually forgiving of heavy or damp ground. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A transplanted tree this size wants a deep soak two or three times a week through its first summer while the root ball rebuilds. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the sides once or twice a year to hold a screen line. It reshoots from old wood, so it can be cut back hard if it outgrows the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex ground tree, field grown and lifted rather than raised in a pot. It arrives with a heavy wrapped root ball and needs machinery, clear site access and a hole prepared before it lands. Expect a thinner canopy and some leaf drop for the first few months while the roots re-establish, which is normal at this size, then strong growth from the second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost, delivered Australia wide,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/complete-weeping-lilly-pilly-care-guide-for-2025\"\u003eThe complete weeping lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse other ex ground advanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants for every height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. That closes into a continuous wall within a couple of seasons while leaving each tree room to keep its lower branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rainforest it can pass 20m, but about 10m tall and 5m wide is realistic in an open garden. An annual trim holds it well below that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is involved in planting a tree this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachinery and clear access. Dig the hole before the tree arrives, arrange a crane or loader for the root ball, and stake it for the first two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"7.5 - 8.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399197823295,"sku":"QLD","price":22740.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Waterhousia-floribunda-Weeping-Lilly-Pilly-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858750"},{"product_id":"cardwell-tea-tree-leptospermum-flavescens","title":"Cardwell Tea Tree - Leptospermum flavescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardwell Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum flavescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cardwell') is the weeping native that turns into a cloud of small white flowers in late winter and spring. It grows quickly to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, with fine arching foliage that softens a fence line instead of walling it off. For a screen that still looks like a garden, it is one of the easiest Australian plants to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen with movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping habit filters a view and moves in the breeze instead of standing like a clipped block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmothered in flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white blooms cover the whole plant in late winter and spring, when very little else is doing much.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast growing native, so a 2.5m screen is realistic within a few seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray, wind and humid coastal air suit it, which is why it works on exposed beachside blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers bring in honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a soft informal screen. Ten plants at that spacing run out to roughly 13 metres of boundary, and six cover about 7 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well enough for a relaxed hedge at 1.5m to 2m, though the weeping shape is the point, so a light trim beats hard shearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a fine feature near a deck, and a loose group of three reads as a natural thicket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cardwell Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth and the heaviest flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant that takes light frost only, so cold tableland and inland southern gardens will find it marginal without a sheltered warm aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it needs drainage, and sandy coastal soils suit it perfectly. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off, as it is genuinely drought tolerant once established. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all it needs, since standard fertilisers carry too much phosphorus for this family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, taking no more than a third of the growth. Tea trees are reluctant to reshoot from bare old wood, so light regular trimming keeps a hedge dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardwell Tea Tree is sold in 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. The 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, the cheaper way to cover a long boundary. The 200mm plants are branched, a season further along, and close a screen faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foliage can look flattened or a little dry after transit, which is normal for the family and recovers within a fortnight of being watered in. Expect new growth in four to six weeks of warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003ePlanting and maintaining a healthy hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSee coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 2m, so that spacing gives real overlap without crowding the bases and thinning the lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fast growing native, and in a warm garden with water through the first two summers most plants reach useful screening height in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets too big?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter not to. Tea trees rarely reshoot from bare old wood, so a hard cut back can leave lasting holes. Trim lightly after each flowering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136948031,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45842940461375,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100401975615,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cardwell-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-flavescens_85d51d8e.jpg?v=1742473069"},{"product_id":"australian-blackwood-acacia-melanoxylon","title":"Australian Blackwood  - Acacia melanoxylon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Blackwood (\u003cem\u003eAcacia melanoxylon\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native shade tree for a property with room to give it. In an open garden it settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, well short of the 30m it reaches in tall wet forest, and it gets there quickly. Dark green phyllodes hold all year, cream puffball flowers open through spring, and frost, wind, drought and poor soil barely register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade you will actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the faster native canopy trees, so a young plant throws usable shade within a few seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across three climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, drought tolerant and content in poor soil, it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy never goes bare, and the cream spring flowers bring in nectar feeding birds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working paddock tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackwood is one of the country's most valued cabinet timbers, and the same trees shelter stock and buildings while they grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space. At 12m by 6m it wants at least 8m of clearance from a house, and more from paving, tanks and drains, because it suckers from surface roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and boundary screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage, plant a staggered double row at 4m to 5m spacing. Filtered wind shelters a paddock far better than a solid wall of foliage, and along a boundary the canopies close into a continuous screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Blackwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for a straight, even crown. It comes from south eastern Australia and handles genuine frost, so cool temperate and tableland blocks suit it as readily as warm temperate and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor ground is fine and it fixes its own nitrogen, but standing water is not. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then leave it to the weather. Skip general garden fertiliser: a low phosphorus native blend in spring is plenty, if you feed at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form prune over the first three years to a single leader, taking out competing stems while they are still small. Suckers rise from surface roots, so mow or cut them off as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes. The 140mm pack of 10, 200mm pack of 6 and 250mm pack of 3 suit a shelter belt, since young blackwoods establish fast and soon overtake bigger stock. The 300mm and 400mm pots suit a single specimen, and the 200L arrives semi advanced with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and often shed a few phyllodes in transit, which is normal. Expect a quiet month, then strong growth from the first warm spell. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/acacia-care-guide\"\u003eacacia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting, feeding and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eplants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e and shelter belts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003ethe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to a house or pipes can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it at least 8m from a house, and further again from paving, drains and septic lines. It suckers from surface roots and thickens quickly at the base, so it is a boundary tree rather than a courtyard one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm season with reasonable moisture it puts on a metre or more of height a year while young, slowing as it nears 12m. Growth is slower in cool temperate gardens and on very dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy once established and grows naturally through cold inland districts and the southern tablelands. Young tubestock is worth protecting through its first winter in hard frost country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140137472319,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140137341247,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140137439551,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140137374015,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100404793663,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140137406783,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100404859199,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100404924735,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100404891967,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47187098960191,"sku":"QLD","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Australian-Blackwood-Acacia-melanoxylon.jpg?v=1741858780"},{"product_id":"araucaria-bidwilli-bunya-pine-ex-ground","title":"ARAUCARIA bidwilli (Bunya Pine) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bunya Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian trees, a survivor from the age of the dinosaurs with a dark symmetrical dome and stiff, spine tipped leaves. In a garden it reaches around 15m tall and 8m wide over decades, well short of the 45m it manages in wild rainforest. These are ex ground specimens dug at 8m and above, so you are buying presence on day one rather than a seedling for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant landmark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ground trees at 8m and above give a canopy and a skyline the day they are craned in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA form nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The domed crown and spiralled foliage are recognisable from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it performs from cool temperate gardens to the tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBush food with deep history.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry cones of edible bunya nuts, which drew large gatherings in south east Queensland for thousands of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tree for an acreage lawn, a park or a substantial front garden. Allow at least 10m of clear radius so the dome can develop evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense canopy throws real shade over seating or a driveway turning circle, and widely spaced trees make a memorable approach to a long drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition it with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees drop large heavy cones, so plant well clear of paths, parking, seating and play areas. On a small block that rules the tree out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bunya Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most even crown, though young trees accept part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. Very dry inland districts are a stretch without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil suits it best. It is not fussy about type once the roots are away, and a mature tree is genuinely drought tolerant. Mulch 100mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e An ex ground tree rebuilds its root system over two full seasons, so deep weekly soaks are not optional. After that, water in extended dry spells only. A slow release fertiliser each spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a slow grower, which is why an advanced tree is worth the money. Pruning is limited to lifting the lower branches for clearance. Wear gloves, because the leaves are sharply pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is field grown and dug to order, so these are not pot plants. The 8m and 10m to 12m specimens arrive root balled, and the site needs machine access, a prepared hole and a crane. Have the hole dug and irrigation sorted before delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full season of settling with little visible growth while the roots rebuild. Keep it staked and guyed for two years. Trees are delivered Australia wide, advanced and large stock is freighted at cost with specialist transport quoted, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003ethe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is why advanced trees are sought after. A seedling takes decades to look like anything, whereas an 8m ex ground specimen delivers the effect immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the cones a real hazard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are worth planning around. Mature trees drop large heavy cones without warning, so the tree belongs away from paths, parked cars, seating and play areas. Young trees do not cone, so this is a long term siting decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a mature spread of about 8m and give it a 10m clear radius. That rules out most suburban backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398839832895,"sku":"QLD","price":24148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-12m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398839865663,"sku":"QLD","price":26442.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ARAUCARIA-bidwilli-Bunya-Pine-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858781"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-acerifolius-x-bidwillii-red-robin-grafted-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x bidwillii (Red Robin) grafted - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Robin (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ebidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Robin') is the flame tree scaled down for a suburban block. It settles at around 5m tall and 3m wide, a fraction of a true flame tree, and it carries the same scarlet bell flowers on bare branches in early summer. Because it is grafted it flowers young rather than making you wait the better part of a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlame tree colour, small tree size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fits a front garden or a courtyard where the parent species would be a mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers years earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted from mature flowering wood, so you see scarlet bells within a few seasons rather than after ten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system stays well behaved, which makes it one of the safer flowering trees near paving and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough through heat and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles heat, wind and dry spells once established, and suits arid gardens as well as coastal ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a lawn or a front garden is the classic use. The bare branch flowering is a set piece for a few weeks each summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest canopy and tidy roots suit a courtyard or a townhouse block where a shade tree would overwhelm the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 6m apart it lines a driveway without crowding. A large container also works, though a potted tree stays smaller and needs regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Robin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better the flowering. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are not suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so plant on a raised mound in clay, backfill with the native soil and mulch 75mm deep clear of the graft union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy feeding gives you leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape it while young and otherwise leave it alone. Remove any shoots below the graft as soon as you see them, because rootstock growth will take the tree over if it is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex ground tree at 4.5m to 5m, lifted from the growing field to order rather than held in stock. Allow time for lifting, root preparation and transport, and have the hole dug and machine access clear before delivery day. It will need staking for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost and delivered Australia wide, with specialist transport quoted for a tree this size. Expect leaf loss and a quiet first season while the roots re-establish, which is normal for field grown stock. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground advanced tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003esmall trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003etrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e for planting near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/feature-trees-that-instantly-elevate-a-front-yard\"\u003echoosing a feature tree for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted trees flower far earlier than seedlings, usually within two or three seasons of planting at this size. Flowering is heaviest after a warm dry spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, briefly in early summer. It drops its foliage, flowers on the bare wood, then refoliates within weeks. It is bare for a short window, not a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive, so it is a reasonable choice near a path or driveway. Leave 2m of clearance from hard surfaces as sensible practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a large pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a container 600mm or wider with good drainage. Expect a smaller tree, and water it consistently through summer because a potted brachychiton dries out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398866669887,"sku":"QLD","price":6238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-acerifolius-x-bidwillii-Red-Robin-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858781"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-discolor-lacebark-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON discolor (Lacebark) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eLacebark (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the finest large shade trees in the eastern Australian flora, offered here as an advanced ex ground specimen. In an open garden it settles near 12m tall and 7m wide, with a broad canopy, pale trunk and pink bell flowers carried on bare branches in early summer. Buying it at 6m or 7m means you plant shade rather than wait a decade for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are field grown trees of 6m to 7m, so the canopy is doing its job the season you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink bells on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds its leaves briefly in early summer and flowers on the naked branches, which is the display it is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorikeets and honeyeaters take the nectar, and bees work the flowers heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, wind firm and comfortable in humidity, with a stout trunk that stands up to summer storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its main job. Give it a lawn, a paddock corner or a large back garden with at least 7m of clear width, well away from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart it makes a serious avenue on an acreage entry, with room to drive and mow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk thickens into a distinctive bottle shape with age, so one tree on a front lawn carries a property on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lacebark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a tropical, subtropical or warm temperate garden. 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Lift the lower branches gradually if you want clearance underneath, and leave the leader alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is offered ex ground at 6m and 7m, lifted from the growing field to order rather than held in stock. Allow time for lifting, root preparation and transport, and plan site access before you order. Machinery and a crew are needed at your end, so have the hole ready on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost and delivered Australia wide, with specialist transport quoted for a tree this size. Expect some leaf loss and a quiet first season while the root system re-establishes, which is normal for a field grown tree. 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In cultivation it makes a shapely tree of about 10m tall and 6m wide, far short of the 30m it reaches in rainforest, flowering on bare branches in summer once the leaves drop. Because it is grafted, it flowers years earlier than a seedling tree and comes true to the parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers on bare grey wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree sheds its leaves in early summer, then covers itself in waxy bell flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted, so it performs sooner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedling lacebarks are variable and slow to flower; a grafted tree gives the colour you paid for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant, with a well behaved canopy for a tree of this height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi mature stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are field grown trees of 6m and above, so you are not waiting a decade for presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in open lawn is the usual placement. Allow 6m of clear width and set it well back from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 8m to 10m apart along a drive. That keeps each crown distinct while the row still reads as an avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Highfields Pink Lacebark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tableland and inland southern districts are outside its range. Wind is not a problem once the roots are down, which suits open rural blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, though it copes with heavier ground provided water moves through. Break the sides of the pit, backfill with site soil, and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering weekly through the first two summers matters more than anything else with a transplanted tree. After that it only needs help in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove damaged or crossing limbs in late winter and leave the natural pyramid shape alone. Never top a lacebark, since it spoils the form permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is ex ground stock, offered at 6m to 6.5m and 8m to 8.5m, and both sizes run on backorder because trees are lifted from the growing field to order. They arrive root balled rather than potted, and need machinery and several people on site to place them, with the hole pre dug on delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect leaf drop and a quiet first season while a tree this size rebuilds its feeder roots. That is normal, not a fault. Staking, deep watering and patience through the first two summers do the work. Trees are delivered Australia wide, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost with transport quoted for each job. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003eHow to transplant a large tree successfully\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brachychiton-rupestris-queensland-bottle-tree-ex-ground\"\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree\u003c\/a\u003e for a broader trunked relative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree has been grown in the ground rather than a pot, then lifted with a root ball in season. Ex ground trees give instant size, and in exchange need careful handling, machinery and a season to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough summer, once the leaves have dropped. A grafted tree of this size should flower within a year or two of settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, briefly. Lacebark is deciduous in the warm months rather than winter, and the bare period is short before flowers and new foliage follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 6m from buildings, paving and services to match the canopy width. It is a substantial tree at 10m and deserves an open position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"6 - 6.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398958223679,"sku":"QLD","price":11269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 - 8.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398918771007,"sku":"QLD","price":12557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-discolor-Highfields-Pink-Lacebark-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858787"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-incarnatus-hybrid-discolor-x-populneus-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON incarnatus (hybrid - discolor x populneus) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrachychiton 'Incarnatus' (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton x incarnatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a flame tree at garden scale, a cross between the kurrajong and the Queensland lacebark that settles at around 8m tall and 5m wide. It is deciduous, and the pink bell flowers open on bare branches, so nothing competes with the display. Once established it takes heat, drought and wind in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop ahead of flowering, so the bells read as solid colour against the sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a suburban scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 8m by 5m it shades a driveway or a seating area without the bulk of a paddock tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to knock about once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up in hot inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers, and the tree asks for no routine pruning once its shape is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you want summer shade and winter sun. Allow at least 3m clear of a house wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 6m to 8m apart the canopies meet overhead without crowding, which suits a long entry or a rural drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree on open lawn is the honest way to use it, since the trunk and branch structure hold interest all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hybrid kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in an open spot with room for the canopy. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than soil type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through a wide bed. Keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then step back. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lower branches over two or three winters for clearance over cars or mowing, and take out crossing limbs while they are small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in one size, an ex ground specimen at 5m to 5.5m, field grown and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot. You are buying instant height, not a stick that needs five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is lifted to order in the cooler months, so allow time between ordering and delivery, and have machinery and a prepared hole ready on the day. Delivered Australia wide, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first season while the roots rebuild, then strong growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eTrees for lining a driveway in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m tall and 5m across at maturity, a medium tree rather than a large one. Give it 4m of clearance from a boundary and it will not crowd the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Leaf drop happens before flowering, which is what makes the pink bells so visible. Expect litter for a few weeks, then a clean canopy of bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young trees are the vulnerable ones. In a district that frosts at all, plant in spring and protect the trunk through the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. After two summers of deep weekly watering it is drought tolerant, and in most warm temperate gardens it holds through a dry season on rainfall alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5 - 5.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398966513983,"sku":"QLD","price":8250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-incarnatus-hybrid-discolor-x-populneus-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858789"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-vinicolor-hybrid-acerifolius-x-discolor-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON vinicolor (hybrid - acerifolius x discolor) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrachychiton 'Vinicolor' (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ediscolor\u003c\/em\u003e) crosses the Illawarra Flame Tree with the Queensland Lacebark and takes the better half of each. It settles at roughly 9m tall and 5m wide, noticeably more compact than a straight flame tree, and carries deep wine red bells rather than the familiar scarlet. The real advantage is timing: it flowers from a young age instead of making you wait a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine red bells, and early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Darker burgundy than either parent, and it starts flowering years sooner than a seedling flame tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flame tree that fits a block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 9m by 5m it gives you the canopy without the scale of a mature \u003cem\u003eacerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, so it can go near a driveway or a paved edge without trouble later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant once established, which covers most warm Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers through the flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in an open lawn is the classic use. Allow 5m of clear width and keep it 4m from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set trees 6m to 8m apart along a drive. That lets each crown fill out and still reads as a line at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds foliage ahead of flowering, so the bells sit on bare branches and carry from the far end of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brachychiton 'Vinicolor' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room overhead. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should look elsewhere. Young trees are the most vulnerable and want shelter through their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than soil type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and open the bed with compost and gypsum. Mulch 75mm deep, kept back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper right off. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Shape the leader while the tree is young, and lift the lowest limbs for clearance under the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold ex ground, grown in the field and lifted at 4.5m to 5m of height. You are buying an established tree with a formed trunk and real presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with specialist transport quoted where access is tight, so have the hole and the machinery ready before it lands. Expect a season where the tree puts its energy into new roots rather than top growth, then strong extension from the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead up on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003etransplanting trees and shrubs successfully\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 9m tall and 5m wide. That is well short of a mature Illawarra Flame Tree, which is why the hybrid works on blocks where the straight species does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It drops foliage ahead of flowering, which is what puts the wine red bells on show against bare wood. Leaves return with the growth flush afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive, so this is one of the safer large trees near hard surfaces. Still leave about 2m of clearance from paths and slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and preferably not until it is established. If your garden regularly drops below freezing overnight through winter, choose a hardier feature tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398979555647,"sku":"QLD","price":7646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-vinicolor-hybrid-acerifolius-x-discolor-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858791"},{"product_id":"cupaniopsis-anacardioides-tuckeroo-ex-ground","title":"CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides (Tuckeroo) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis anacardioides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native shade tree that handles a coastal front yard, a car park verge and a poolside lawn without complaint. In a garden it holds around 8m tall with a crown near 5m across, and the roots are non-invasive, which is rare in a tree that size. These are ex ground trees, field grown and dug to order, so you are buying instant maturity rather than a decade of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ground stock arrives as a formed tree with a real trunk and crown, so a bare block reads as an established garden on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and well behaved, which is why councils use it along footpaths and driveways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor sandy soil, so exposed seaside blocks suit it better than most shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds native birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green flowers give way to orange seed capsules that pull in a steady stream of birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree throws a broad dense canopy that makes a lawn or courtyard usable through summer. Allow at least 5m of clearance from a building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for an avenue or screen. At that spacing the crowns meet overhead within a few seasons and the trunks stay clean and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and tidy roots make it one of the safer large trees to plant near a pool shell or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and tolerates light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor and sandy ground, including coastal sand, provided it drains. Dig the pit at least twice the width of the root ball, backfill with the native soil rather than pure compost, and mulch 100mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced stock needs committed watering. Deep soak two or three times a week for the first two summers, tapering only once new growth is clearly away, and a complete slow release fertiliser each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake a newly planted ex ground tree for its first 12 to 18 months. Lift the lower limbs gradually if you want clearance beneath, and otherwise leave the natural crown alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are field grown trees supplied at 4m to 4.5m, 5m, 5.5m to 6m and 7m to 8m. They are dug with a root ball, wrapped or hessian bagged, and are heavy: assume machinery access and, on most sites, a crane or hiab to place the tree. Have the hole prepared and water on hand before it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a genuine establishment period. A dug tree loses part of its root system, so plan on a season of little growth, some leaf drop, and full recovery over one to two years with consistent water. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare container grown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground actually mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree has been grown in a field rather than a pot, then dug with a root ball when ordered. You get far more size for the money, in exchange for a longer establishment period and heavier handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I need machinery to plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly. Even the smallest size here is a multi tonne root ball, so plan on machinery access to the planting position and lifting gear on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler months are kinder to a freshly dug tree, since lower temperatures reduce the water demand while the roots recover. Summer planting works if you commit to deep watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4 - 4.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013699903,"sku":"QLD","price":6197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013732671,"sku":"QLD","price":7646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5 - 6m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013765439,"sku":"QLD","price":10061.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013798207,"sku":"QLD","price":12637.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/CUPANIOPSIS-anacardioides-Tuckeroo-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858795"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-reticulatus-prima-donna-blueberry-ash-ex-ground","title":"ELAEOCARPUS reticulatus Prima Donna (Blueberry Ash) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash 'Prima Donna' (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prima Donna') is the pink flowered form of an eastern Australian native that grows up rather than out, reaching about 7m tall and 3m wide. Fringed bell flowers hang under the branches in spring, followed by deep blue berries that bring birds in. These are ex ground trees, field grown to advanced height, so a screen or an avenue reads as established on the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 7m by 3m it screens a first floor outlook from a bed barely wider than the fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink fringed bells hang along the stems in spring, lightly fragrant and unusual on an evergreen native.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, so the tree can sit near paving, driveways and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which suits coastal and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. Each crown then fills out without crowding its neighbour, and at ex ground size the row closes almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits an evenly spaced run, and the non-invasive roots let you plant closer to the concrete edge than most trees allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree brings real height to a courtyard without a canopy wide enough to shade the whole garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blueberry Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established but no more, so cold inland districts and the southern tablelands sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained and slightly acidic is ideal, with compost through the backfill. It dislikes sitting wet, so mound the planting position on heavy clay and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off as the roots go down. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only if you want a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ex ground sizes are grown, 5.5m to 6m and 7.5m to 8m. Field grown and root balled rather than pot grown, they need a prepared hole and firm staking on arrival. Expect some leaf drop in the first month while the root ball settles, then strong growth through the following warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees this size are delivered Australia wide, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost on a specialist truck with an agreed delivery window. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/comprehensive-blueberry-ash-tree-guide-for-australian-gardeners\"\u003eThe complete blueberry ash guide for Australian gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse other ex ground advanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare tall narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. At ex ground size the crowns already meet at that spacing, and each tree still has room to thicken rather than thin out low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are fibrous and non-invasive, which is the main reason this tree gets specified near buildings. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. In a cold inland or tableland garden choose a hardier screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is an ex ground tree different from a potted one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in the ground and lifted with a root ball, so you buy height rather than a pot. It needs planting promptly, staking, and deep watering through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5.5 - 6m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399041454399,"sku":"QLD","price":6278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399041487167,"sku":"QLD","price":11269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ELAEOCARPUS-reticulatus-Prima-Donna-Blueberry-Ash-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858797"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/australian-native-trees.jpg?v=1749348472","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/australian-native-trees.oembed?page=7","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}