{"title":"Edible Plants and Bush Tucker","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou do not need an orchard to grow food. These edible plants and bush tucker natives, over 190 of them, are chosen to hold their own in an ornamental garden: citrus and olives that double as feature trees, blueberry and pomegranate hedges, herbs for clipped borders, and Australian natives with genuine food history, from riberries to lemon myrtle. The choice comes down to space, climate and how long you are prepared to wait for the first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose food plants that earn their space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the room you can give the roots. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka\"\u003eEureka Lemon\u003c\/a\u003e in the ground wants 4m by 3m, while the same variety on dwarf rootstock stays nearer 2m and lives happily in a large pot. A Black Mulberry spreads 7m by 6m with vigorous surface roots and staining fruit, so it belongs on a lawn well away from paving and the pool, where a blueberry at 1.5m fits a balcony trough. Between those extremes, most of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e, plus figs, pomegranates and olives, suits an ordinary suburban backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen look for double duty, because the best edible gardens hide in plain sight. A pomegranate planted at 1.5m spacings makes an informal flowering hedge that also fruits. Gulf Coast blueberries at 1m centres build a productive low hedge, bay laurel clips into formal shapes at 1m apart, Tuscan Blue rosemary edges a path at 60cm, and a Kalamata olive at full size is as handsome as any feature tree. Patience is the last filter: citrus and blueberries usually offer fruit within a season or two, while olives, figs and avocados are trees you plant for the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBush tucker worth growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Australian natives here are not novelty plantings. Lilly pillies such as 'Resilience' and the riberry (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e) produce tart berries traditionally used for jams and cordials while doubling as dense screens planted 1m to 1.5m apart. Lemon Scented Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) gives leaves for tea and cooking on a handsome 6m tree. Native Gardenia carries perfumed white flowers and edible yellow fruit in frost free gardens, Red Back Ginger offers edible blue berries in shade at 1m spacings, and native violet spreads an edible flowered groundcover under it all. A bush tucker bed is one of the easiest ways to grow food in poor sandy soil, because these species evolved for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere edible plants thrive across Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical and subtropical gardens, mangoes, monstera, Native Gardenia and citrus all crop generously, and low chill blueberries such as 'Gulf Coast' and 'Vitality' were bred for precisely those mild winters. Warm temperate gardens around Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are the citrus heartland, and everything in this collection is on the table there. In cool temperate gardens, pomegranates, mulberries, figs, bay and blueberries shrug off frost, olives crop well, and the Meyer lemon is the hardiest citrus for a north facing wall. In dry inland and Mediterranean climates, olives, pomegranates and figs are outstanding, fruiting on modest water once established. Frost tender choices like mango and monstera stay north or live in pots you can shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting, feeding and picking positions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly everything edible wants six hours of direct sun and free draining soil. Plant into a hole twice the width of the pot and no deeper, water in well, and mulch 75mm deep with the mulch kept off the trunk. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, and remember pots dry out roughly twice as fast as beds. Feeding is where edibles differ from ornamentals: citrus are hungry and want a dedicated citrus food three times a year, while blueberries need acidic soil, so grow them in azalea and camellia mix if your soil is alkaline. Olives sit at the other end of the scale and crop best kept slightly lean, spaced 3m apart for a grove or screen. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the citrus year in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs everything in this collection safe to eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible refers to a specific part of the plant, prepared the right way, and the rest may not be safe. Monstera fruit is only edible fully ripe, and several edible plants here, including citrus, bay and lemon myrtle, carry oils that are toxic to cats and dogs. Check the product page before planting where pets graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fruiting plants suit pots and balconies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf citrus around 2m, blueberries, chillies, rosemary and a clipped bay cover most of it. A 40cm pot with quality mix, six hours of sun and slightly more frequent feeding than the label suggests will produce genuine harvests from a few square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly no. Citrus, figs such as 'Celeste' and most olives sold here are self fertile, so one tree crops on its own. Blueberries set fruit alone but crop noticeably heavier with a second variety nearby, which is the easiest upgrade in the edible garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are lilly pilly berries actually like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, tart and closer to a spiced cranberry than a supermarket fruit. Riberries from \u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e are the pick for flavour and turn into excellent jam. Birds agree, so net a branch if you want your share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced stock, including the mature trees in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e, is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\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. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf within four to six weeks 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=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"MON-DEL-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":"MON-DEL-140MM-P10","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":"MON-DEL-200MM-P6","price":325.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":"MON-DEL-300MM","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"MON-DEL-400MM","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"native-gardenia-randia-fitzalanii","title":"Native Gardenia - Randia fitzalanii","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eRandia fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that screens a boundary and perfumes the garden at the same time. It grows to about 5m tall and 3m wide, with large glossy leaves held in layered tiers, and through spring and summer it opens clusters of white flowers scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard. Golden yellow fruit follows in autumn, edible and popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few native trees are this strongly scented. One plant near a window fills the space on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered branching makes it a genuine screen, not a tree that lifts and leaves you looking at trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind and high humidity without leaf burn, which rules out most of the competition on a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow autumn fruit is edible and draws birds.\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 tiers overlap within two to three seasons and the wall stays solid from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to trimming and can be held at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after the main flowering flush so you do not remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen the layered form is worth showing off, and a mature plant shades a courtyard while keeping its scent within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both work. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, so Cairns, Brisbane, the Northern Rivers and Sydney all suit it. It is frost tender, and that is the hard limit: cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens will not hold one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, the way a rainforest floor behaves. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Heavier soil is fine provided water moves through it, so mound on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. It is not a drought plant, and dry spells cost you flowers. 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 Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then one trim a year once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily, so a neglected plant 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 nine sizes, from tube stock and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm packs of six and single 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value option and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L plants already carry height and tiered branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate to fast in the subtropics and slower in a cooler coastal garden, with flowers within one to two years from a 200mm plant. Plants travel upright and 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eChoosing a fast screening tree for privacy\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\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\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 common gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share a family, white flowers and heavy perfume, but this is a coastal Queensland rainforest tree, not a low shrub. It grows to about 5m, where a common gardenia stays around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender, so in cold southern gardens it is a large pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen, and how long until it closes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. 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It was bred for the jobs the tall forms are too much for, low hedges, pot pairs, balcony privacy and massed drifts, and being a pet friendly native with edible berries, it earns its place in family gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lilly pilly that stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishes around 1.5m untrimmed and holds a clipped 1m hedge indefinitely, no fighting a 5m plant into a 1m space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clean leaf breeding of the modern selections, so no pimpled foliage and no spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour with every flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth breaks glossy bronze red over the deep green, especially after each trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, with white summer flowers for the pollinators and magenta berries you can turn into jam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoast and courtyard proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, humidity tolerant and happy in large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense knee to waist high hedge; a 6m garden edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair in 40cm pots frames a doorway; a row in troughs makes balcony privacy at rail height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts fill beds with year round gloss and seasonal colour flushes for very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Boomer in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest habit; light part shade is fine. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost once established; in colder districts give it a sheltered wall or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any average garden soil with drainage; it also tolerates the damper spots most hedges resent. Mulch 75mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then it coasts. Feed with a native friendly controlled release fertiliser in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three light trims through the warm months hold any shape from 60cm balls to a 1.2m formal hedge, and every trim buys another bronze flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Boomer ships in hedge formats: 140mm packs of 10, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants, all in stock, with tubes and advanced 45L stock grown to order and shown as backorder (we confirm timing with you first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Expect quick establishment and a first coloured flush within weeks in warm weather. 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low can I keep it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clipped 60cm to 80cm border is comfortable, which is box hedge territory with far more colour. Left alone it domes at about 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Backyard Bliss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Backyard Bliss is the 2m to 3m screening hedge; Baby Boomer is the under 1.5m border and pot plant. Same clean foliage and psyllid resistance, different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fruit at this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Even low clipped hedges set the small magenta lilly pilly berries after their white summer flowers, edible for you and irresistible to birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work as balcony privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. In 40cm to 50cm troughs at 60cm spacing it builds a dense green rail height screen that handles wind, salt and reflected heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129495417151,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BABBOO-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103983423,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BABBOO-140MM-P10","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104048959,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BABBOO-200MM-P6","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104016191,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BABBOO-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":50440903786815,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BABBOO-45L","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baby-Boomer-Syzygium-Syzygium-australe-Baby-Boomer.png?v=1766221976"},{"product_id":"winter-lights-syzygium-syzygium-australe-winter-lights","title":"Winter Lights Syzygium - Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Lights Syzygium (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Lights') is the lilly pilly for narrow spaces, holding about 3m tall on a footprint of only 1.5m. Its selling point is the new growth: bright red to bronze flushes that come on strongest through the cooler months, when most hedges look flat. It is a psyllid resistant selection, so the young leaves stay smooth without spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the off season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and bronze new foliage lights up the hedge through autumn and winter, then settles to glossy green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a side path.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m wide it screens a boundary in gardens where a standard lilly pilly would crowd the walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pucker and pimple once psyllid finds the soft growth. This one resists it, which means no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flowers are followed by berries the birds work through, and the fruit is edible for people too.\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 75cm apart in a single row for a dense hedge. That spacing closes the gaps within two seasons and keeps the row furnished right to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing settles it around 2m. A matched pair either side of an entry works well, as does a row of pots along a balcony wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine leaves and willing reshooting make it easy to hold as a column, a cone or a clipped standard without the plant thinning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Winter Lights in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the strongest red flush; part shade is tolerated but the colour is muted. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about soil type, but it wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through the bed, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\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 the roots go down. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. Each trim triggers a fresh coloured flush, so two or three light cuts a year give both a tighter hedge and more colour than one hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The packs are the sensible way to buy a hedge run, and at 75cm spacing a pack of ten covers about seven and a half metres. Single 300mm plants suit a pot or a short infill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and a little leaf bronzing after transit is normal rather than a fault. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eThe complete lilly pilly care guide\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\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m range\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\u003eSeventy five centimetres apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, tighter spacing than a standard lilly pilly is what gives an unbroken face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get, and can I keep it lower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft alone it settles around 3m. Two or three light trims a year hold it anywhere from 1.5m upwards, and it reshoots from old wood if a neglected hedge needs cutting back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it colour up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and bronze flushes are strongest through the cooler months and after each trim. Full sun and a spring feed both intensify the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44129530151231,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-140MM-P10","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50341447565631,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-200MM-P6","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50438094094655,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-300MM","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100277915967,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-150L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100277948735,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-200L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Winter-Lights-Syzygium-Syzygium-australe-Winter-Lights.jpg?v=1741857754"},{"product_id":"lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience","title":"Lilly Pilly Resilience - Syzygium australe 'Resilience'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Resilience') is the screening plant most Australian gardeners should start with. Left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, and it holds dense glossy foliage right down to ground level rather than going bare at the base. Unlike older lilly pillies it resists psyllid, so the bronze new growth stays clean without spraying. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistance you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pimple and pucker once psyllid finds the soft growth. This selection resists it: not immune, but no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense from the ground up.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds foliage at the base, so there are no gaps at fence height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible pink berries the birds work through. 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\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the gap faster, and makes watering and feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants shape well, so larger sizes suit a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Resilience' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept 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. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots 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 eleven sizes, from tube to 200L. Tube, 140mm and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 250mm and 300mm pots are the usual middle ground, and the 400mm, 500mm and 25L to 200L sizes arrive already branched, carrying 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 quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks 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\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly 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=\"\/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 far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water and feed, up to about a metre of height a year once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647828394303,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100278178111,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-100MM-P10","price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104376639,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-140MM-P10","price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104409407,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-200MM-P6","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104442175,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-300MM","price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104507711,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-400MM","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104474943,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-500MM","price":677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45820562538815,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-100L","price":677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637724807487,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100278112575,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-RES-350L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Resilience-Syzygium-australe-Resilience_87824ae9.png?v=1768454576"},{"product_id":"lilly-pilly-northern-select-syzygium-australe-northern-select","title":"Lilly Pilly Northern Select - Syzygium australe 'Northern Select'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Northern Select' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Northern Select') is a psyllid resistant screening plant chosen for warm, humid and coastal gardens where older lilly pillies struggle. Left to grow it reaches about 4.5m tall and 2.5m wide, holding dense glossy foliage from the ground up. It also clips better than most, which suits topiary and formal shapes. Planted a metre apart it closes into a clean green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft bronze flush stays smooth instead of pimpling, so the hedge stays clean without spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlimmer than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m wide it needs less depth than a standard lilly pilly, which counts along a fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant, it tolerates soil that stays damp, so low spots and heavy ground work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense branching shape cleanly into balls, cones and formal hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flowers, then edible berries. 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\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Planting tighter costs more, closes no quicker, and makes feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger pot sizes suit clipped balls, standards and matched pairs at an entry. Shape early and trim little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and humidity tolerance suit beachside boundaries, and its tolerance of wet feet makes it one of the few good screens for a low, damp block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Northern Select' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the best colour on the new flush; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies. Enrich the bed with compost and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper to weekly. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage glossy and growth even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, because early trimming is what builds density at the base. Then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots 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 from tube stock and 140mm through 180mm, 200mm, 250mm and 300mm pots and multipacks, up to 400mm and the 25L to 200L advanced sizes. Tube stock and small multipacks suit a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish and a fraction of the freight. The 25L and above arrive already branched.\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 new growth within four to six weeks 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\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\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\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eSee more Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from other psyllid resistant lilly pillies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things: it is slightly narrower at about 2.5m, and it tolerates damp soil that other selections dislike. Its fine dense branching also suits clipped work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays dense at the bottom instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The small berries that follow flowering are edible and mildly tart, and popular for jams. Birds usually get to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647826886975,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104737087,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104671551,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104704319,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104769855,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648008356159,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-75L","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648252281151,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-100L","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648252477759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-NORSEL-200L","price":1149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Northern-Select-Syzygium-australe-Northern-Select.png?v=1766221980"},{"product_id":"eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka","title":"Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. It is nearly thornless, which makes picking and pruning a far better job than the old types, and it crops close to year round rather than in one heavy autumn flush. A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf pollinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. A potted Eureka needs more water and feed than one in the ground, but it crops reliably and can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the requirement. A north or west facing wall gives reflected warmth that lifts fruit quality noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground allow a 3m circle of clear space and keep lawn out from under the canopy: citrus roots are shallow and lose out to grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eureka Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, minimum six hours, with shelter from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are comfortable, and it handles humidity and salt air. Light frost only, though, so in Melbourne, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot against a warm wall and cover it on frosty nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Citrus will not tolerate waterlogging, so on clay plant on a mound 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because collar rot is the most common killer of backyard citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work only. Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and 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. Note for pet owners: citrus foliage and oils are toxic to cats and dogs.\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\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe full lemon tree care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare every citrus variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one to two years from a 300mm or 400mm plant, sooner from a 100L tree already carrying fruit. Remove the first small crop so the tree builds roots instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEureka or Meyer, which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEureka gives a true tart lemon with thin skin and plenty of juice, and crops closer to year round. Meyer is sweeter, milder and more cold tolerant. Most cooks want Eureka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is hunger or drainage. Feed three times a year, check water is not sitting around the roots, and pull mulch back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100282503487,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44207273902399,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44207273935167,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-400MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106441023,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48546766618943,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-100L","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100282372415,"sku":"CIT-LIM-EUR-150L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Eureka_68876cb9.png?v=1768454665"},{"product_id":"lemonicious-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-lemonicious","title":"Lemonicious Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Lemonicious'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lemonicious Lemon Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemonicious') is a true dwarf lemon bred for pots, staying around 2m tall by 1.5m wide while producing full sized, juicy fruit. It gives balcony and courtyard gardeners the whole lemon tree experience, perfumed white blossom, glossy foliage and a steady supply of fruit, in a plant that never needs a backyard. In warm climates it flowers and fruits in overlapping waves for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real lemon harvest from a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sized fruit on a compact plant, enough for the kitchen from a single well fed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it suits balconies, courtyards and narrow beds where a standard lemon would swallow the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom you can smell across the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry classic citrus perfume and keep bees and butterflies busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in most of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives from the tropics through subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit stays naturally compact, needing only a light tidy after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. Start in a 40cm to 50cm pot with premium potting mix, in your sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, a pot and regular feeding are the whole recipe; the perfume does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground it makes a productive feature by a path or kitchen door, where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lemonicious Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun for real fruit. It handles heat and humidity well and takes light frost only, so in frost prone districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter, which is exactly what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. In pots, premium citrus or all purpose mix; in ground, dig through compost and plant slightly proud on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus in pots are hungry and thirsty. Water deeply whenever the top few centimetres dry out, daily in summer heat, and feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Inconsistent water is the usual cause of fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: remove any shoots from below the graft, tidy after harvest, and thin heavy fruit set on young trees so branches strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemonicious ships in 200mm pots in packs of 6, with 140mm packs of 10 and 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. The multi-plant packs suit a productive balcony rail, a run of matched pots or splitting an order with neighbours. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Young trees usually flower within their first year with you; let the plant size up before carrying a full crop. 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\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the lemons on a dwarf tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size. Dwarfing affects the tree, not the fruit, so you get normal juicy lemons on a plant a third the size of a standard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lemons will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, well fed Lemonicious in a large pot commonly carries dozens of fruit a year in warm climates, often with flowers and fruit on the tree at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pots it is nearly always hunger or waterlogging. Feed with citrus fertiliser, check the pot drains freely, and new growth should flush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and skin oils are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so position the pot out of reach of determined nibblers. The fruit on your bench is not the issue; the plant itself is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774546080063,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-140MM-P10","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-200MM-P6","price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-250MM-P3","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonicious-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Lemonicious_b3d2122e.png?v=1768454690"},{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree-citrus-meyeri","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus × meyeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's favourite backyard lemon for good reason: a naturally compact 3m tree that carries thin skinned, sweeter than standard lemons through the cooler months, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin, it is the hardiest of the common citrus, cropping happily from Cairns courtyards to frost edged Melbourne gardens, and it thrives in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentler lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer fruit is juicier and less acidic than a Eureka, smooth skinned and gold tinted, brilliant for drinks, dressings and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold snaps that damage other lemons, which is why it is the default choice for southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and non invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m tall with well behaved roots, safe near paths and easily netted or picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed blossom, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and the fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm to 60cm container it becomes a productive feature for a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree near the kitchen door, it earns its spot in fruit and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, premium potting mix and regular feeding are the entire recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against a warm north facing wall a Meyer crops where no other lemon will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Meyer Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and cool temperate climates; it takes light frost once established, with young trees appreciating a cover on freezing nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost, or premium citrus mix in pots. Plant slightly proud on clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: water deeply whenever the topsoil dries, and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop and skin splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove shoots below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after harvest, and thin heavy crops on young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer lemons are grown to order in tube and 400mm sizes and currently show as backorder: we confirm timing with you before anything is charged or shipped. Tubes are the patient, economical route; 400mm trees arrive close to fruiting age. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect first meaningful fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree.\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\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Meyer different from a normal lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParentage. The mandarin in its background makes the fruit sweeter, thinner skinned and less acidic, and the tree smaller and hardier. Purists keep a Eureka for sharpness; households live off the Meyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, with flowers and fruit often on the tree together, and scattered fruit almost year round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree dropping small fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural shedding of excess fruit is normal. Heavy drop usually means uneven watering or hunger; mulch, water deeply and keep the feeding calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit in your kitchen is fine, but citrus foliage and skin oils are not safe for cats and dogs to chew, so position pots away from determined nibblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640517558591,"sku":"CIT-MEY-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44207446524223,"sku":"CIT-MEY-400MM","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Meyer-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-x-meyeri.png?v=1742471819"},{"product_id":"society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea","title":"Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grassy clumping perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\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 roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"TUL-VIO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":"TUL-VIO-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":"TUL-VIO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1766222028"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\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\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. 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It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and stays comfortably smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh kaffir lime leaves lift curries, soups and marinades in a way dried leaves never do, and picking straight from the tree costs nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit with a purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knobbly, deeply textured limes carry intense zest that defines authentic curry pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance from every part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed leaves, white spring flowers and cut fruit all release that unmistakable citrus perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for anywhere warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2m, and smaller in a container, it fits courtyards and small gardens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the garden's pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers feed bees and butterflies through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the best citrus for container life. A large pot by a sunny door puts the leaves within arm's reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest frame makes it an easy fit for a productive corner, and it earns its space better than a second lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage and sculptural fruit make it handsome enough to plant where it is seen, not hidden down the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kaffir Lime Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil improved with compost. In pots, use a premium citrus or general potting mix, never garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady, especially while flowering and fruiting, and mulch to hold moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Feed little and often through the warm months with a citrus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting leaves is most of the pruning it needs. Beyond that, shape lightly in late winter and remove any shoots from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kaffir Lime in 250mm pots as a pack of 3, and as single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees. The 300mm size is an established young tree ready to pick from lightly; the 400mm and 500mm trees carry real structure and reach harvest scale sooner. All are hardened, garden ready stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a brief sulk after transport, which is normal for citrus, then steady new growth in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and 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\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia-tahitian\"\u003eTahitian Lime, the juicing companion to plant beside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other citrus it is self fertile, so a single tree flowers and fruits on its own. 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Good drainage holes, premium potting mix and regular feeding matter more than the exact pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283289919,"sku":"CIT-HYS-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100283355455,"sku":"CIT-HYS-200MM-P6","price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106703167,"sku":"CIT-HYS-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106637631,"sku":"CIT-HYS-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44207648407871,"sku":"CIT-HYS-500MM","price":765.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283191615,"sku":"CIT-HYS-200L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283224383,"sku":"CIT-HYS-300L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kaffir-Lime-Tree-Citrus-hystrix.jpg?v=1741857822"},{"product_id":"persian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia","title":"Persian Lime Tree - Citrus latifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Lime (\u003cem\u003eCitrus latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as Tahitian lime, is the lime for people who want the fruit without the fuss: seedless, essentially thornless and generous. Grafted trees grow to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide in the ground, comfortably less in a pot, and of all the limes it is the most reliable performer in cooler coastal gardens. Scented white blossom is followed by smooth green fruit through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit, barely a thorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is juicy and seed free, and mature wood carries few if any thorns, just the odd small one on vigorous young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are not waiting on a seedling. Grafted trees settle quickly and usually offer their first useful fruit within two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a container 500mm or wider it stays a compact balcony or courtyard tree you can move to follow the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lime for milder coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other limes sulk in cooler coastal gardens, this one keeps cropping, and it takes heat and humidity in its stride as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the citrus for a sunny balcony or courtyard. Give it a pot at least 500mm wide, premium mix and the sunniest spot you have, and remember potted trees need more water and feed than the same tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits a suburban backyard without dominating it. Plant it within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Persian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established trees tolerate light frost only, so protect young plants through their first winters, and in frost prone districts keep it potted and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage first. Work compost through the bed, sit the tree slightly proud of the surrounding level on clay, and mulch generously while keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limes fruit best with steady moisture. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work. Shape after the main harvest, remove dead or crossing wood, and rub off any shoots from below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Persian Lime in six sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, 250mm pots in a pack of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 100L stock. The packs suit planting in numbers; the larger sizes are old enough to carry flower or fruit in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel potted and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while roots settle, then fresh growth in warm weather, 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\u003eFollow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and care advice that applies to all backyard citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e for lemons, oranges and companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the backyard orchard with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are grafted trees, most gardeners pick their first useful crop within two to three seasons of planting. Remove some fruit in the first year so the tree puts its energy into roots and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best citrus for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, water and feed more often than in the ground, and expect a tree around 2m rather than 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established, and young trees should be protected everywhere. In districts with regular hard frosts, grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283519295,"sku":"CIT-LAT-140MM-P10","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207694872895,"sku":"CIT-LAT-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774534938943,"sku":"CIT-LAT-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106735935,"sku":"CIT-LAT-400MM","price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106834239,"sku":"CIT-LAT-500MM","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140106801471,"sku":"CIT-LAT-100L","price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100283912511,"sku":"CIT-LAT-150L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283748671,"sku":"CIT-LAT-200L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100284109119,"sku":"CIT-LAT-285L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283781439,"sku":"CIT-LAT-300L","price":11000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100283814207,"sku":"CIT-LAT-400L","price":14437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100283846975,"sku":"CIT-LAT-500L","price":15125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Persian-Lime-Tree-Citrus-latifolia.jpg?v=1741857823"},{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Navel (\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington Navel') is the orange most Australian backyards should have. It is the classic sweet, seedless, easy peeling winter orange, on a grafted tree that settles at around 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide, or considerably smaller in a pot. Spring brings heavily perfumed white blossom, and the fruit then hangs on the tree through winter, so you pick as you need rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reason this variety has outlasted every fashion in citrus. Fruit that children will actually eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening from mid winter into early spring, when little else in the garden is producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring blossom carries across a courtyard and brings in bees while it lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near a path, a paved courtyard or a boundary without worrying about lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted navel in a large container is one of the best balcony fruit trees available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 500mm or larger pot with a quality potting mix. Expect a tree of about 2m that still fruits well, provided you water and feed consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m between citrus trees so each keeps its own light and airflow. Good airflow is the cheapest pest control you will ever apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Washington Navel orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six to eight hours a day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of coastal Australia along with the Riverland, Sunraysia, Perth and Adelaide. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland districts grow it in a pot against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, because citrus will not tolerate wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk. Collar rot is the most common way a home citrus tree is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let it dry out while fruit is swelling. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer, plus trace elements if leaves yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove anything shooting from below the graft union, take out dead or crossing wood, and lift the skirt clear of the mulch. Prune after harvest, not before.\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, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L trees. Every plant is grafted onto citrus rootstock, so it comes true to type and fruits far sooner than a seedling would. Smaller sizes usually crop in two to three seasons, while the 45L and 100L trees are often bearing already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A little leaf drop in transit is normal. Water it in well, keep it out of wind for a fortnight, and it will push new 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\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare lemon, lime, mandarin and orange trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eGetting soil and drainage right before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 300mm tree usually gives a first real crop in its second or third season in the ground. Advanced 45L and 100L trees often fruit in the first or second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Navel oranges are self fertile, so a single tree will set a full crop on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus oils in the leaves, skin and fruit are mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Most animals leave the tree alone, but it is worth knowing if yours chews everything in reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106867007,"sku":"CIT-SIN-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47796850262335,"sku":"CIT-SIN-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106899775,"sku":"CIT-SIN-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106932543,"sku":"CIT-SIN-500MM","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629616202047,"sku":"CIT-SIN-100L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100284600639,"sku":"CIT-SIN-150L","price":3231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100284502335,"sku":"CIT-SIN-200L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100284535103,"sku":"CIT-SIN-300L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100284567871,"sku":"CIT-SIN-400L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Washington-Navel-Orange-Tree-Citrus-sinensis.png?v=1768454696"},{"product_id":"brown-turkey-fig-tree-ficus-carica-brown-turkey","title":"Brown Turkey Fig Tree - Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brown Turkey') is the fruit tree for gardeners who want a serious crop without a serious workload. Self fertile and famously unfussy, it grows about 5m tall and wide and bears twice a year: a light crop in summer, then a heavier harvest through autumn. Few fruit trees succeed across as much of Australia as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crops a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e An early summer pick on last season's wood, then the main autumn harvest on the new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree does it all.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is self fertile, so there is no pollination puzzle to solve and no second tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought and heat tolerant, comfortable in salt air and poor soil, at home everywhere outside the wet tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade from big foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large lobed leaves build a dense canopy quickly, giving working summer shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A winter prune and a spring feed cover the annual care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space for a 5m spread, and keep the trunk 4 to 5m clear of pipes, paving and pools, because fig roots hunt moisture aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e In leaf it is a dense summer screen. 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Compost the planting hole, then resist heavy feeding: a rich life gives leaves instead of figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply while the tree establishes and while fruit is swelling, because sudden drought at that stage drops the crop. An established tree is genuinely drought tolerant. A modest feed in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare, keeping it low, open and within picking reach. Go gently, since the summer crop forms on last season's wood. Wear gloves and sleeves: the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey is sold as 200mm plants in a pack of 6: enough for a productive screen at 3m spacing, an orchard row shared with neighbours, or a mix of garden and potted trees. Each establishes fast, and a plant arriving in winter will be dormant and leafless, exactly as it should be. Expect the first useful crop within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season, with planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/feijoa-white-goose-acca-sellowiana\"\u003eFeijoa White Goose, an edible hedging companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants for a productive garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it sold as a pack of six?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow and ship this variety as six 200mm plants, which suits how figs are used: a fruiting screen, a shared order, or several trees in pots. 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What does not get eaten fresh makes excellent marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m in open ground it is small for a citrus, and a container holds it lower again without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus perfume, strong enough to notice from a few metres on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e More cold tolerant than lemons or limes, comfortable in heat and humidity, and with non-invasive roots that suit a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The use it is best known for. A pot 500mm or wider with real drainage will carry a productive tree for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy and neat enough to sit beside a seating area, with flowers in spring and fruit hanging on for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a doorway earns its space three times over: foliage all year, scent in spring, and colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes heat and humidity in its stride. It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, 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\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat, the sweeter round fruited type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a kumquat in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, feed twice a year, and expect a tree closer to 1.5m than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats set fruit on their own, so a single tree in a courtyard will crop without a partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the citrus, but that means light frost rather than hard frost. In a genuinely cold garden grow it in a container you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792892064063,"sku":"FOR-JAP-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106998079,"sku":"FOR-JAP-250MM-P3","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/download-2026-03-02T160535.715.png?v=1772431548"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-apple-tree-malus-domestica-red-fuji","title":"Red Fuji Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fuji Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fuji') gives you the crisp, honey sweet apple most Australians already buy at the shops, grown at home where it tastes considerably better. Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third 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\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. In the subtropics and tropics the tree survives but crops poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second year and something worth picking by the third, provided a pollinating variety is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964872519999,"sku":"MAL-DOM-REDFUJ-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Fuji-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Red-Fuji.jpg?v=1741857829"},{"product_id":"tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","title":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscan Blue') is the rosemary to plant when you want a herb that also does structural work in the garden. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m wide on strong upright stems rather than sprawling like the common form, which makes it useful as a low hedge. The leaves are broad and heavily scented, and blue flowers draw bees from late winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a hedge you can cook from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows up, not sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy 1.5m of upright growth along a path or fence line, instead of the low mound most rosemary settles into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper cooking rosemary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, high oil content and long straight stems. One established plant supplies a household year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The quickest way to lose rosemary is rich soil and frequent water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost and salt wind, so cold southern gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that holds around 1m to 1.2m with a trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the driest, sunniest corner of the kitchen garden. A 40cm pot with a gritty mix also solves drainage on a clay block or a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance make it a foundation plant for seaside gardens, rockeries and low water plantings inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscan Blue Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air moving around it. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be realistic in the tropics and humid subtropics: wet summer nights are what rosemary dislikes, so up north use a pot with very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, gravelly and free draining beats rich and moist every time. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and mix coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in spring is plenty. Heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, always cutting into green leafy growth. Rosemary will not shoot from bare old wood, so a neglected plant cannot 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 tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, with the two larger ones sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: rosemary grows fast, so a 140mm plant put in during autumn is usually a useful cooking plant by the following summer.\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. Water it in well, then hold back. New growth usually shows within three to four weeks, 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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse low water plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare plants for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot with the drainage it needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full 1m width and keeps air moving between them, which matters more for rosemary than for most hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the rosemary I cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Tuscan Blue' is a culinary selection with a strong, clean flavour, and the long straight stems are the ones people strip for skewers and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy last rosemary died. What went wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought and poor soil but not wet feet, particularly over winter. Plant it high, keep mulch off the stem, and water far less than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44225815839039,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscan-Blue-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Tuscan-Blue.png?v=1742471970"},{"product_id":"rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","title":"Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice over: a hard working evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, and a kitchen herb you will pick from every week. Narrow aromatic leaves cover the plant year round, small blue to purple flowers open through the cooler months, and it survives on rainfall once established. It is also safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible and ornamental at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut sprigs for the kitchen all year while the plant works as a structural evergreen shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on being ignored.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and content in poor soil. Rich soil and frequent watering do it harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming well, so it works as a low hedge, a ball or a formal path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the winter flowers feed bees when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge held at 60cm to 1m. At that spacing the plants knit together in two seasons without crowding each other into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same spacing gives a fragrant evergreen path edge, and the fine dense growth makes it one of the better herbs for clipped formal shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of gritty mix suits it, and in humid climates a pot is the better option. Salt tolerance also holds a beachside garden where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air movement around the plant. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy enough for cold southern and tableland winters. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is much shorter lived, because wet summers bring on root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and on the lean side, slightly alkaline if you have the choice. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and use gravel rather than heavy mulch around the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then leave it to the rain except in long dry spells. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding gives soft growth with weaker flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, taking no more than a third of the growth and staying within leafy wood. Rosemary is poor at reshooting from bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 140mm and 200mm plants suit a hedge run or a herb bed, while the 250mm and 300mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary travels well because the foliage is tough and resinous, though it may arrive looking dry, which a good soak fixes. Expect new tip growth within three to four weeks in warm months, and give it a fortnight before harvesting heavily. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants and herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that clip into shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\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\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 1.5m if left alone, so that spacing gives a dense low hedge with enough air movement to keep the interior healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from soil that stays wet, particularly through a humid summer. Rosemary would rather be too dry than too wet. Plant on a mound, keep mulch off the stem, and stop watering established plants on a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be planted at ground level where pets roam. Most animals leave the strongly scented foliage alone anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290793791,"sku":"ROS-OFF-100MM-P10","price":76.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44225823179071,"sku":"ROS-OFF-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109652287,"sku":"ROS-OFF-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109685055,"sku":"ROS-OFF-300MM","price":113.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis.jpg?v=1741857904"},{"product_id":"native-violet-viola-hederacea","title":"Native Violet - Viola hederacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola hederacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the groundcover Australian gardeners reach for when nothing else will carpet a damp, shady corner. Just 15cm tall and spreading steadily by runners, it forms a soft mat of round green leaves topped almost year round with small white and purple flowers held on fine stems. It is a south eastern Australian native, pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, appearing on cakes as often as in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt solves the hard spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist shade under trees, the damp side of the house, around stepping stones: the places lawn dies are where native violet thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little purple and white faces keep coming through every warm month, with bees and butterflies in attendance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, a favourite for decorating desserts and salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, even cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 300mm spacing it knits into a continuous living mulch within a season, suppressing weeds as it goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes light foot traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between pavers and stepping stones it tolerates the occasional footfall a lawn substitute needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 300mm apart in the dry shade killers avoid; keep it watered its first summer and it takes over from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat green ribbon along shaded beds, spilling softly over edges without swallowing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, baskets and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e In containers it trails gently over the rim and stays lush with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 330mm tiles and multi-plant packs cover real areas quickly for an instant established look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade is its sweet spot; morning sun is fine with moisture. It grows from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate zones, handles humidity and is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist and organic is ideal, and it is one of the few groundcovers that tolerates wet feet, so boggy patches and drainage lines suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp through the first summer while the runners take hold. Established mats need water only in dry spells in shade. A light feed of native friendly fertiliser in spring keeps the carpet dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. If it wanders past its bounds, slice the runners with a spade and lift the outliers; every piece replants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the format for the job: tubes for economical spot planting, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm in packs of 6 for beds and borders, or 330mm plant tiles, pre-grown mats that give finished coverage the day you lay them. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Water everything in well and keep moisture up for the first month; new runners appear quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eMore low maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade it spreads indefinitely by runners, which is exactly what you want from a groundcover and worth knowing before you plant it beside a manicured bed. Hard edges, paths or a spade line keep it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn shaded areas with light foot traffic, yes, and it looks better than struggling grass ever will. It will not take daily games of backyard cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers are edible and widely used to decorate cakes, desserts and salads. As with anything you eat from the garden, grow them spray free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 300mm spacings in good conditions, expect a connected carpet within one growing season. The 330mm tiles are effectively instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647898648895,"sku":"VIO-HED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":"VIO-HED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":"VIO-HED-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":"VIO-HED-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"VIO-HED-330MMTILES","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.png?v=1742471979"},{"product_id":"lemon-scented-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora","title":"Lemon Scented Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Scented Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice: once as a dense evergreen screen, and again as the most intensely lemon scented leaf you can grow. 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":"BAC-CIT-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111094079,"sku":"BAC-CIT-140MM-P10","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110995775,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200MM-P6","price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110963007,"sku":"BAC-CIT-300MM","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111028543,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400MM","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100295119167,"sku":"BAC-CIT-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956337471807,"sku":"BAC-CIT-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295151935,"sku":"BAC-CIT-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44762504724799,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632690233663,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100294791487,"sku":"BAC-CIT-1000L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100294824255,"sku":"BAC-CIT-2000L","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":"luehmanns-lilly-pilly-syzygium-luehmannii","title":"Luehmann's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium luehmannii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e), the riberry, is the aristocrat of the lilly pilly family: weeping fine leafed foliage that flushes vivid pink red, fluffy cream flowers, and clusters of edible magenta riberries prized in native food kitchens. A rainforest giant by birth, it settles politely to 6m to 8m in gardens, making an elegant screen, clipped hedge or small feature tree. It is pet friendly, bird attracting and beautiful at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe prettiest new growth in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush breaks bright pink to red over the fine weeping foliage, a display many gardeners rate above flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiberries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tart, clove scented fruit is a genuine bush food, superb in jams, syrups and desserts, and the birds adore what you do not pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally dense, naturally elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Screens and hedges clip beautifully, while a free grown tree develops a soft, weeping crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and generous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, bee and butterfly friendly, bird attracting: a habitat plant that looks designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden blows that scorch exotics just polish its fine foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and tall hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense 4m to 6m screen, or clip lower for a formal hedge with those pink flushes on every face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a refined small shade tree for a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush food gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The riberry is one of the easiest native fruits to grow well at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with sun giving the densest habit and best colour. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; it takes light frost only once established, so cold inland districts should look to hardier hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and well drained is ideal, though it adapts to most garden soils. Compost at planting and a 75mm mulch keep the rainforest roots happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly drinks in dry spells. Feed in spring and late summer with a controlled release fertiliser to drive those coloured flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flushes to hold hedge form; each cut triggers the next wave of pink growth. Psyllid is rarely a problem on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock runs from 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm plants for hedge rows, up to advanced 25L, 45L and 100L trees that deliver instant screen height. All sizes are currently available. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then regular coloured flushes through the warm months. 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syzygium-luehmannii-small-leaved-lilly-pilly-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really stay under 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gardens, yes. The 30m rainforest figures belong to century old trees in deep volcanic soil; suburban plants settle around 6m to 8m and clip to whatever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do riberries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart cranberry with a distinct clove spice. They are picked in summer and shine in jams, sauces, syrups and baking; commercial native food growers use this exact species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's is finer, softer and showier in flush, best at 1.5m spacings for taller screens. Resilience is faster to a dense 2m to 3m wall. Choose refinement or speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries the Pet Friendly flag, and the fruit is edible for the household as well, which makes it one of the best all round family natives we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296364351,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-140MM-P10","price":294.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111683903,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200MM-P6","price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111716671,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-300MM","price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100296331583,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-400MM","price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629629210943,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-100L","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296429887,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200L","price":1952.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100296298815,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-1000L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Luehmanns-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-luehmannii.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"black-mulberry-morus-nigra","title":"Black Mulberry - Morus nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Mulberry (\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fruit tree people remember from childhood backyards, and it still earns the space. It grows quickly to about 7m tall and 6m wide, casting the kind of deep summer shade you can put a table under, and from late spring it hangs with dark berries too soft to ever reach a supermarket shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit the shops cannot stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black mulberries collapse in transit, so the sweet, wine dark fruit is reserved for people who grow their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad 6m canopy cools a lawn or entertaining area while it feeds the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, from subtropical yards to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower, so the shade and the harvest both arrive sooner than you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before dropping, a quiet final act after the fruit is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree with room to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open lawn, a back corner or the edge of a chook run where the canopy can spread to its full 6m and dropped fruit feeds the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be honest about its two habits before you dig: the surface roots are vigorous and the ripe fruit stains, so keep it well away from paving, pipes, pools and the washing line. This is a tree for open ground, not courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree in a productive garden it anchors everything else, and children strip the low branches every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Mulberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in any subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate or Mediterranean garden. It is frost hardy, so cold winters are no obstacle, and summer heat suits it equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining is ideal, but it forgives most soils. Dig compost through the planting area and mulch a wide circle to get it away fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells; established trees are drought tolerant. Feed with a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds very well to hard winter pruning, which is the secret to keeping it manageable. Prune when fully bare, and it will fruit on the new season's growth without missing a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Mulberry in three forms: 5L pots as an affordable young tree, 200mm pots in a pack of six for a boundary row or a shared order, and 45L advanced trees that bring shade and fruiting age forward. Being deciduous, winter deliveries arrive bare branched, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and 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\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulberry-trees\"\u003emulberry tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild out the backyard orchard from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the harvest calendar with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the compact alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/weeping-mulberry-a-unique-garden-feature\"\u003eweeping mulberry feature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberries crop young for a fruit tree. Most gardeners are picking useful quantities within a few seasons of planting, with harvests building as the canopy grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It responds very well to hard pruning in winter, so an annual cut while the tree is bare holds it at picking height indefinitely without costing the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots or fruit cause trouble near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. The surface roots are vigorous and the fruit stains whatever it lands on, so keep the tree well clear of paving, pipes, pools and parked cars. In open ground neither habit matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds take the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a bird magnet in season. Net the tree if you want the whole crop, or simply plant it knowing the harvest is big enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113584447,"sku":"MOR-NIG-200MM-P6","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100303540543,"sku":"MOR-NIG-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":50478336770367,"sku":"MOR-NIG-45L","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Mulberry-Morus-nigra.png?v=1766222219"},{"product_id":"manzanillo-olive-tree-olea-europaea-manzanillo","title":"Manzanillo Olive Tree - Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eManzanillo is the olive to plant when you actually want olives to eat. It is the classic Spanish table variety, heavy cropping, with large plump fruit that cures well green or black. In a home garden expect a broad spreading tree around 5m tall and 4m wide, with silver grey evergreen foliage and cream flowers in spring. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and at home in poor soil and salt wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine table olive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fleshy fruit with a small stone, bred for curing rather than for looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the more dependable croppers in Australian conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows where little else will.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, frost, salt spray and poor stony ground are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally low and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide open habit makes picking easy from the ground.\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\u003eHome groves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for an informal grove. Each tree fills out without shading its neighbour, and the rows stay walkable for netting and harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Olives are among the best salt tolerant trees available, and a staggered row along an exposed boundary filters wind where a softer tree would burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives an informal evergreen screen, and a single mature specimen with a gnarled trunk carries a courtyard on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Manzanillo olive in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with no compromise. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens, and is frost hardy once established. In humid tropical and subtropical gardens fruit set and quality both suffer, so treat this as a dry climate tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the requirement. Sandy, rocky, alkaline and shallow soils are all fine. On heavy clay, plant on a mound 300mm high, because wet feet in winter will kill it faster than any drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers. After that it survives on rainfall, but for a crop rather than just a tree, keep the water up through spring flowering and early fruit fill. Feed in late winter and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to an open vase shape so light reaches the fruiting wood. Fruit forms on last season's growth, so shortening every branch every year removes the crop. Expect a worthwhile harvest from year five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 200mm and 250mm multipacks through 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and up to 45L, 100L and 500L advanced trees. Smaller sizes are the economical way to plant a grove. The 45L and larger trees give you trunk and structure on day one.\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. Expect little visible growth for six weeks while roots establish, then steady extension through the warm months. 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\/olive-trees\"\u003eCompare every olive variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee screening and windbreak options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManzanillo sets some fruit on its own, but crops are noticeably heavier with another variety flowering nearby. If you have room for two trees, plant a different cultivar within about 30m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5m tall and 4m wide. It is naturally a spreading tree rather than a tall one, so plan for width more than height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick, and can I eat them off the tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick green from March to April, or wait until black in May and June for a milder result. Raw olives are intensely bitter and must be cured in brine or water for several weeks first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643760771391,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100303868223,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113649983,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113617215,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113682751,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140113715519,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728903041343,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-100L","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100304032063,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-150L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100303835455,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-200L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100303704383,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-300L","price":7150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51637593735487,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-500L","price":13062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100303737151,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-750L","price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100303802687,"sku":"OLE-EUR-MAN-1000L","price":18425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Manzanillo-Olive-Tree-Olea-europaea-Manzanillo.png?v=1766222222"},{"product_id":"allyn-magic-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-allyn-magic","title":"Allyn Magic Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Allyn Magic'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllyn Magic Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Allyn Magic') is a true dwarf lilly pilly, holding to about 1m tall and 1m wide without cutting back. It is the variety to reach for when you want the glossy native look at knee to hip height: a low border, a small hedge, or a pot by a doorway. White flowers are followed by edible berries that bring birds in close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e It settles at around 1m by 1m on its own, so you are not committing to constant pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and low from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches close to the ground, so a low hedge reads solid rather than showing bare stems underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds know it.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers give way to edible berries that honeyeaters and small birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat, humidity and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable through a hot humid summer and tolerant enough of salt for a coastal front garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants close into a continuous band about 1m high within two seasons, ideal for edging a path or a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 50cm spacing for a uniform block of glossy foliage, or stretch to 70cm if you want each plant to keep its mounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 400mm pot works either side of an entry, and at 1m wide it fits beds too narrow for a standard lilly pilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Allyn Magic Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the best berry set, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal New South Wales and warmer parts of Western Australia. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage and organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting, and on heavy clay raise the area into a low mound. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\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 the roots go down. It appreciates more consistent moisture than most natives. Apply a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely necessary given its natural size. Tip prune once or twice a year for a formal edge, ideally after the spring flush. It reshoots readily from older wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: tubes, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long border, a season slower to close. The 400mm plants arrive close to mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet two to three weeks after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eHow to keep a lilly pilly healthy\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\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eBrowse low screening plants from 1m to 2m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eFind more plants suited to containers\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 low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart in a single row. Because each plant only reaches about 1m wide, that spacing closes the gaps within two seasons and keeps the base of the hedge full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 1m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a true dwarf selection rather than a standard lilly pilly kept small by pruning, so 1m by 1m is its natural size. That is the main reason to choose it over a larger variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only. In cold inland areas, the tablelands or hard frosting southern gardens it will be damaged, so use a pot you can move under cover or pick a frost hardy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51638988341567,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114207039,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114239807,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114305343,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-300MM","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114338111,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-400MM","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Allyn-Magic-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Allyn-Magic.jpg?v=1741858071"},{"product_id":"cherry-surprise-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-cherry-surprise","title":"Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Cherry Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Surprise Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Surprise') is a compact native screen that tops out around 2.5m tall and only 1.5m wide, so it suits a narrow boundary where a full sized lilly pilly would crowd the path. New growth flushes deep red before hardening to glossy green, and white flowers give way to edible pink berries. Planted 80cm apart it closes into a dense hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow and quick.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m tall and only 1.5m wide, and fast growing, so a narrow bed reads as a screen sooner than most natives manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed new growth all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush comes through cherry red and holds the colour for weeks before it greens off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, which is unusual in a hedge and useful in a low spot or beside a downpipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian native, bird attracting, with berries you can eat straight off the bush.\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 80cm apart centre to centre for a dense hedge. That is roughly thirteen plants for a ten metre run, and the tighter spacing suits the narrow habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wet feet tolerance together suit a coastal block or a bed that drains slowly after storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, topiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips cleanly into balls and cones, and a pot 500mm or wider holds a shaped plant for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red and the densest hedge. Part shade works, but the colour softens. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and tableland gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies. Work compost through the bed at planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\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 flushes coming and the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each flush to build density and trigger the next round of red growth. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard. This is not one of the named psyllid resistant selections, so watch the soft growth in humid spring weather and clip affected tips off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in three sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, and single 45L plants. The packs are the sensible way to plant a run, since a ten metre hedge takes thirteen plants and small stock catches up quickly. The 45L size arrives with real height on day one. All three commonly run on backorder, so check the size selector for lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed to travel upright, so some leaf drop is normal. Water them the day they land, then plant. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eThe complete lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that take clipping and shaping\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\u003eEighty centimetres apart, centre to centre. Because it is narrow, the closer spacing is needed for the canopies to meet and read as a solid hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two or three trims a year hold it anywhere between about 1.2m and its full height, and it stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries actually edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pink berries are edible raw, with a crisp, slightly tart apple flavour, and they are often used for jam. Birds usually get to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114370879,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114403647,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584271491391,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cherry-Surprise-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Cherry-Surprise.jpg?v=1741858073"},{"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  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syzygium-tierneyanum-river-cherry-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Forest Satinash Tree in specimen sizes\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":"SYZ-TIE-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100305637695,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-200MM-P6","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114764095,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140114731327,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-45L","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100305670463,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-100L","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779200446783,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100305506623,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305539391,"sku":"SYZ-TIE-1000L","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":"copper-tops-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-copper-tops","title":"Copper Tops Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus 'Copper Tops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Tops Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Copper Tops') is a low Australian native shrub grown for two things: the coppery bronze flush on every new shoot, and the sweet speckled berries that follow the white spring flowers. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, evergreen and neat, so it works as a low hedge, a border or a bush tucker plant in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth, all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens copper and settles to green, so the plant carries colour without needing a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries you can actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white berries speckled with grey, sweet and slightly spicy, ripening through summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it fills a border without the annual battle to keep it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the wildlife knows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies take the flowers, birds take the fruit you leave behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing it knits into a continuous band about knee to hip height within two seasons, and it takes a light shear without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart through a native bed and let it run together as a soft understorey beneath taller shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, which puts the berries within reach on a balcony or beside a back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Copper Tops Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though the bronze colour is strongest in sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, ideally sandy or improved with compost. It grows naturally in coastal sand and heath, so it copes with lean ground, but it will not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it manages on its own in most seasons. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. A light trim after fruiting keeps the hedge tight and triggers another copper flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: single tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long border and catch up within a season or two. The 140mm packs are the practical hedge buy at 60cm spacing, and 200mm plants give you an immediate low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect 20 to 30cm a year and two seasons before a hedge line closes. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, 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=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eSee the full edible and bush food range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare other hedging options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and mild with a faint spice, closer to a blueberry than anything tart. They ripen from summer into autumn and are best picked and eaten straight off the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base, which is where a low hedge needs to stay furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and in colder districts it needs a sheltered north facing wall or a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836693082431,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114829631,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114796863,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Copper-Tops-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-Copper-Tops.png?v=1766222234"},{"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":"SYZ-MOO-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100305899839,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-300MM","price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100305932607,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779253825855,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-100L","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632715137343,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-200L","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632715301183,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-400L","price":3506.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305867071,"sku":"SYZ-MOO-1000L","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":"franciss-lilly-pilly-syzygium-francisii","title":"Francis's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium francisii","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrancis's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium francisii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the choice when a two storey neighbour needs blocking rather than a fence line. In a garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, with dense glossy foliage, coppery new growth and a handsome trunk if you lift the canopy. It also makes an excellent shade tree, and the small mauve berries that follow the cream flowers are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height for real privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 8m it screens an upstairs window or a multi storey build behind you, which a 3m hedge cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy holds a solid wall of small glossy leaves all year, and the bronze new growth gives seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt doubles as a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a single trunk with the lower limbs removed, it casts genuine shade over a seating area or a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in wet and coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, salt tolerant and humidity tolerant, so damp gullies and coastal blocks both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by small mauve fruit that is edible and heavily worked by birds.\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 for a tall dense screen. That spacing lets each tree build width while the canopies still close into a wall. Trimmed, it holds at 3m to 5m as a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen with a clear trunk suits a large lawn or a driveway turning circle, where the dark canopy and coppery flush both show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Francis's 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 but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. 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 Deep and reasonably fertile is ideal, but it is less fussy than most trees of this size and tolerates ground that stays wet after rain. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, since this is a rainforest tree and will not establish on neglect. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps growth moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow to moderate, so trim to shape rather than to control size. For a hedge, tip prune early and trim after the spring flush. For a shade tree, remove the lowest limbs gradually.\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, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 200mm plants are the value option for a long screen, though this species grows slowly. A 45L is a solid young tree, while the 100L and 200L sizes arrive with real height and canopy on them.\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 month, then steady growth through the warm season, 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\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eMore syzygiums for hedges and trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really reach 30m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its rainforest habitat it can, given a century and a closed canopy pushing it upwards. In a suburban garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, and most gardeners trim it below that.\u003c\/p\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. Closer spacing does not close the gap sooner and leaves each tree competing for water, which shows as thin growth at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to moderate compared with a hedging lilly pilly. That is partly why it stays tidy, but it also means the larger pot sizes are worth the difference if you need the screen working soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100306424127,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115059007,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100306391359,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-300MM","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779329225023,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-45L","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779329257791,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-100L","price":515.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584501981503,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306325823,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-400L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100306358591,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-1000L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Franciss-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-francisii.jpg?v=1741858087"},{"product_id":"bush-christmas-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-bush-christmas","title":"Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Bush Christmas'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush Christmas Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bush Christmas') is the compact lilly pilly for a hedge you want at head height. Untrimmed it reaches about 3.5m tall and 2m wide, but small glossy leaves and dense branching mean most gardeners hold it at 1.5m to 2m with two trims a year. New growth flushes orange red before hardening to deep green, so a clipped hedge colours up after every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour every time you trim it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh growth comes away orange red and holds for weeks, so a clipped hedge always has warmth through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall leaves take a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cut face looks neat, not shredded, so it shapes into balls, cones and standards as readily as a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet and salt are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant it tolerates damp ground, and it is salt tolerant, so coastal boundaries work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, edible and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible berries the birds work through, and foliage 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\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 75cm apart. Being compact it needs tighter spacing than a full sized lilly pilly to knit without thin patches low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip into geometric shapes and standards. Allow a metre between shaped specimens so each keeps its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at 1.5m to 2m, which suits a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge and the strongest colour, though part shade works with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, comfortable in humidity. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils suit it, including ground that stays damp. Improve poor soil with compost and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer to keep the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard. If psyllid pimples appear on soft growth, clipping the tips off is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 45L and 100L containers. For a long hedge the tube and 140mm packs are the value choice, since young lilly pillies catch a larger plant within two or three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is steadier than the fast screening lilly pillies, so budget three seasons for a tube stock hedge to close. Plants travel upright, 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\"\u003efull lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003elilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience\"\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience'\u003c\/a\u003e for a taller, faster screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eplants suited to topiary and shaping\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\u003eSeventy five centimetres apart in a single row. At about 2m wide untrimmed it needs tighter spacing than the big screening lilly pillies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get if I leave it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 3.5m tall and 2m wide. Because it shoots from old wood, a hedge held at 1.5m to 2m stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets, and are the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as pet friendly and is not toxic to cats or dogs. The berries are edible for people too, tart and best used in jams, though birds usually get there first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44943317565759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115124543,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-140MM-P10","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115091775,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779340431679,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-45L","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51632713662783,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bush-Christmas-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Bush-Christmas.png?v=1766222240"},{"product_id":"grey-myrtle-backhousia-myrtifolia","title":"Grey Myrtle - Backhousia myrtifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as cinnamon myrtle, is an Australian native that screens like a hedge and still looks like a feature tree. Left to grow it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide; clipped, it holds a dense wall of small aromatic leaves at whatever height you set. In late spring it covers itself in creamy white flowers, and the papery calyces persist for weeks afterwards, ageing to soft pink long after the petals have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen or a small tree, your call.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimmed twice a year it holds a hedge from about 2m up. Left alone it lifts into a graceful multi stemmed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic leaves you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is scented and used as a bush food spice, so a hedge along a path releases it every time you brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles damp ground and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and coastal tolerant together, which suits low lying blocks and beachside boundaries where most hedges struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and birds shelter in the dense interior.\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. That matches its natural width, so the canopies knit into a solid screen without the plants fighting each other for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and narrow boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m wide it is one of the few native screening trees that suits a side setback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp corners and drainage lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground that stays wet after rain suits it, which makes it a real option where a lilly pilly would sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grey Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works if the screen can be looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It copes with heavy ground and periodic wet, and does equally well on lighter soil with compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep, kept 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. 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 Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after flowering. It reshoots readily, so a hedge left too long 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 six sizes: tube, 140mm and 200mm packs, then 300mm, 25L and 45L. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and for a long boundary they are the sensible economics, a season slower to close but quick to establish. The 25L and 45L plants arrive already branched, carrying 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 quiet few weeks while the roots move out, then new growth within four to six weeks 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it sharp\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\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds in\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. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster and only makes watering and feeding harder as the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are used as a bush food spice, usually dried and ground, with a warm aniseed and cinnamon note. Pick mature leaves rather than stripping new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young plants are the most vulnerable. Where frosts are hard, plant it against a north facing wall, protect it for the first two winters, or choose a fully frost hardy screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640105533759,"sku":"BAC-MYR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116631871,"sku":"BAC-MYR-140MM-P10","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116566335,"sku":"BAC-MYR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116599103,"sku":"BAC-MYR-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100311863615,"sku":"BAC-MYR-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100311896383,"sku":"BAC-MYR-100L","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grey-Myrtle-Backhousia-myrtifolia.png?v=1766222329"},{"product_id":"coconut-palm-cocos-nucifera","title":"Coconut Palm - Cocos nucifera","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coconut Palm (\u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e) reads instantly as the tropics, and it is worth being straight about where it belongs: this is a plant for far north Australia and nowhere else. In the right climate it reaches around 10m tall with a 6m spread of arching fronds over ten to fifteen years, and it grows quickly for a palm once away. If you garden in Darwin, Broome, Cairns, Townsville or on the Port Douglas coast, this is as authentic as a feature palm gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing else looks like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean single trunk under a wide crown of long fronds, the silhouette every resort garden imitates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing for a palm.\u003c\/strong\u003e With warmth, water and a decent soil it puts on visible height each year rather than sitting still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the beach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and heat tolerant, and it grows in sand where most feature trees will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds come off once or twice a year and that is the whole program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt bears fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature palms carry coconuts, which is a real harvest and something to plan around.\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 Front line beachside positions are where this palm outperforms almost everything, handling salt spray, sandy soil and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use, and it works because the fronds are large and easy to pick up rather than fine litter that clogs a filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and avenue planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant singly as a focal point, or space them 6m to 8m apart along a driveway so the crowns never touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coconut Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a tropical climate. This palm is frost tender, and cold is not the only limit: it wants consistent warmth and humidity to grow properly. It is not a plant for Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra or Hobart, and subtropical gardens are marginal at best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining sand or sandy loam is ideal, and it is one of the few palms that genuinely thrives in coastal sand. On heavier ground, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering two or three times a week through the first year. Feed three times a year with a palm fertiliser containing magnesium and potassium; yellowing older fronds usually signal a potassium shortfall rather than a watering fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, because the crown feeds the trunk. Falling coconuts are heavy, so keep mature palms clear of paths, seating and play areas, or have the fruit removed annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a 100L specimen, a substantial palm with an established root system and a developed crown rather than a seedling. That gives immediate height and a far faster start than a small palm, which can take years to build a trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms this size are heavy, and travel strapped and protected. It is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Expect a pause of a month or two while the roots move out, then a new spear from the crown. 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\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eShop salt tolerant coastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare poolside planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to choosing the right palm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a coconut palm in a subtropical or temperate garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, no. It needs year round tropical warmth. In subtropical gardens it survives without ever looking right, and further south it dies. For a similar look, a Foxtail or Bangalow palm is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it produces coconuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 100L plant, roughly six to eight years on a good tropical site with regular water and feeding. Palms in poor soil or marginal warmth take longer, or never fruit reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the pool or house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 4m from paving, seating and structures. That keeps falling fronds and fruit clear, and lets the crown reach its full 6m spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100313960767,"sku":"COC-NUC-330MM","price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100313927999,"sku":"COC-NUC-400MM","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100313993535,"sku":"COC-NUC-75L","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44792899961151,"sku":"COC-NUC-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100314059071,"sku":"COC-NUC-160L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100314026303,"sku":"COC-NUC-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coconut-Palm-Cocos-nucifera_1962def9.jpg?v=1766222363"},{"product_id":"arabic-coffee-plant-coffea-arabica","title":"Arabic Coffee Plant - Coffea arabica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arabic Coffee Plant (\u003cem\u003eCoffea arabica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the species behind most of the coffee worth drinking, and it earns its place before you pick a single cherry. In a pot or a sheltered bed it settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, carrying dense glossy leaves all year. Fragrant white flowers cluster along the stems in spring, then set cherries that ripen to red. Plantation trees run far taller, but a pruned home plant stays at picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from your own plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ripe cherry holds two seeds. Pulp, dry and roast them and a mature plant supplies a household's weekend coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring flowers carry a jasmine perfume across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the better indoor trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenly branched, dark and glossy, it reads as a real small tree, not a leafy prop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, warmth and two feeds a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e From equatorial highlands, so a muggy Australian summer suits it rather than stressing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural home for it in most of Australia. Start in a 300mm to 400mm pot, step up every second year, and shift it out of frost and wind in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east facing window, clear of heating and cooling outlets. Lower light is tolerated, but growth goes leggy and fruiting stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3m canopy fits where a citrus will not. In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant a group 2m apart under taller trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Arabic Coffee Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Harsh all day sun bleaches the leaves. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and inland gardeners should keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the bed and mulch 50mm deep, clear of the trunk. In pots, use a premium mix with added compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but never sodden, watering once the top 3cm has dried. Coffee is hungry: controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer, plus a monthly liquid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build a bushy frame at picking height, and cut a lanky plant back hard in spring. Leaves and cherries contain caffeine, which is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and single 300mm pots. The smaller sizes are young and single stemmed, and are the sensible choice if you want several or intend to shape the plant yourself. The 300mm is a season ahead and moves straight into a display pot. Flowering usually begins in year three or four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright for transit and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after potting up, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light for indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot and saucer to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003ePlanting ideas for small courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really produce coffee here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate conditions, and under glass elsewhere. Expect first flowers in year three or four, and a few kilograms of roasted coffee a year at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lives happily indoors for years in bright indirect light, though fruiting inside is less reliable. Many growers move it to a sheltered patio for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun through glass, or a pot that dried out too far between waterings. Move it out of hot light, water more evenly, and group it with other plants to lift humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546261954879,"sku":"COF-ARA-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625071804735,"sku":"COF-ARA-200MM-P6","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44792925159743,"sku":"COF-ARA-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Arabic-Coffee-Plant-Coffea-arabica.jpg?v=1741858198"},{"product_id":"kalamata-olive-tree-olea-europaea-kalamata","title":"Kalamata Olive Tree - Olea europaea 'Kalamata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kalamata olive tree (\u003cem\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kalamata') is the variety behind the large, deep purple, almond shaped table olive most Australians know by name. It is a vigorous upright grower reaching around 6m tall and 4m wide if you let it, though annual pruning holds it at 3m to 4m and keeps the fruit pickable. Silver grey foliage year round, cream flowers in spring, and a crop that fills jars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe table olive worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, meaty fruit with a high flesh to stone ratio, cured for eating rather than pressed for oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles conditions that beat other fruit trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and productive in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver canopy holds through winter, so it works as a garden tree first and an orchard tree second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6m left alone, or an easy 3m to 4m with one pruning a year.\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\u003eFeature and grove planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for an informal screen or a small grove. At that spacing the canopies meet at maturity while each tree still gets the light it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind is not a problem, which puts it well ahead of citrus and stone fruit on an exposed block, and the upright habit suits a fence line on a rural property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Kalamata olive in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the whole day. Olives set fruit on wood ripened in strong light, and a shaded tree grows leaves instead of olives. This variety suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, so most of southern and inland Australia. It needs a cool winter period to flower well, which is why the humid tropics and subtropics are unreliable for cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage above all else. Thin, rocky, sandy or alkaline soils are fine. On heavy clay, plant on a mound 300mm high and work compost and gypsum through a wide area, because wet feet kills olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers. After that, a monthly soak from flowering through to fruit fill improves size and yield, but the tree survives without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete fertiliser in early spring, and again after harvest if the tree cropped hard. Prune in late winter to an open vase, taking out vertical water shoots and anything crowding the centre. Kalamata is vigorous, so this is an annual job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes: tube, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, then 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L. Tubes and multi packs are the economical route for a grove and catch up faster than most people expect. The 300mm to 500mm pots suit a single household tree, and from 45L to 200L the trees arrive with a formed trunk and canopy.\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. Olives look static for a month or so after transplanting before they push new growth, which is normal. 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\/olive-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full olive tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/helena-olive-tree-olea-europaea-helena\"\u003eHelena olive for a more compact tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I get olives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to four years from a 300mm plant, sooner from an advanced 45L or larger tree. Yields climb steadily for the first decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need another olive tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalamata sets some fruit on its own, but crops considerably better with a second variety flowering nearby. If you have space for two trees, plant two varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the olives fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fresh olives are intensely bitter and must be cured in brine, water or dry salt over several weeks. Kalamata is one of the better varieties for home curing because of its size and firm flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643760279871,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100315631935,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-140MM-P10","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118008127,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140118073663,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140118139199,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-400MM","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140118106431,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-500MM","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45842888327487,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-100L","price":853.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":47993855934783,"sku":"OLE-EUR-KAL-200L","price":1488.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kalamata-Olive-Tree-Olea-europaea-Kalamata_ce7c1074.png?v=1766222385"},{"product_id":"bay-leaf-laurus-nobilis","title":"Bay Leaf - Laurus nobilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bay Tree (\u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) has been earning its keep for a few thousand years: the same leaves that flavour your slow cooking grow on a handsome, dense evergreen that clips into hedges, standards and topiary as crisply as any plant alive. Left to itself it slowly builds to about 6m, but almost everyone keeps it at 2m to 3m with an annual trim. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tough, it is as close to permanent as garden structure gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe kitchen never runs out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh bay leaves on demand, stronger and brighter than anything in a jar, from a plant that doubles as architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure you can shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense fine foliage takes clipping beautifully: formal hedges, cones, balls and the classic standard by the front door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow is a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured growth means a clipped shape holds for a full year on one trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough everywhere that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, wind and coastal salt tolerant, happy from Hobart to Brisbane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecades of service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bay trees routinely outlive the gardeners who plant them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a formal evergreen hedge that holds a crisp face on one or two trims a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and standards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair of potted bays flanking an entry is the oldest trick in formal gardening because it always works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left fuller it makes a dense 3m to 4m screen, or a glossy backdrop to lower planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree supplies the street; plant it where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Bay Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical climates, shrugging off frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil. In pots use a premium mix and a container at least 40cm wide; bays live happily potbound for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply weekly through the first summer, then it is drought tolerant. Potted bays want a weekly drink in summer. Feed lightly with a controlled release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip in late spring, and again in late summer for sharp formal shapes. Every trimming is a harvest; dry the best leaves in a paper bag for the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBays ship from $16.95 tubes and hedge packs (140mm by 10, 200mm by 6, 250mm by 3) through single 300mm to 500mm trees, up to advanced 100L specimens that arrive as finished formal features. Slow growth cuts both ways: buy close to the size you want to live with, because a tube is a five year project and a 500mm plant is instant structure. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced 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=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eMore plants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants proven in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves the same as the ones I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentical, just fresher. Pick mature dark leaves any time of year, use them fresh, or dry them for a fortnight for the classic mellow flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow slow is slow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect roughly 20cm to 30cm a year in the ground, less in a pot. That patience is why clipped bays hold their shape so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small forever?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A bay in a 50cm pot clipped once a year will sit at 1.5m indefinitely, and garden trees hold 2m to 3m just as easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Bay leaves contain oils that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so pot it out of reach or plant where pets do not graze. The dried leaf in your casserole is removed before serving for the same reason it is potent: treat the plant as a kitchen tool, not a pet snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48168878997823,"sku":"LAU-NOB-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118860095,"sku":"LAU-NOB-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118827327,"sku":"LAU-NOB-200MM-P6","price":212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140118761791,"sku":"LAU-NOB-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649637613887,"sku":"LAU-NOB-400MM","price":373.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":50478104445247,"sku":"LAU-NOB-500MM","price":907.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140118794559,"sku":"LAU-NOB-100L","price":1196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100316909887,"sku":"LAU-NOB-150L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100316582207,"sku":"LAU-NOB-200L","price":1938.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100316713279,"sku":"LAU-NOB-400L","price":1938.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100316614975,"sku":"LAU-NOB-500L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bay-Leaf-Laurus-nobilis_833f70fe.jpg?v=1768455073"},{"product_id":"firescreen-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-firescreen-acmena","title":"Firescreen Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Firescreen' Acmena","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirescreen Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firescreen') is the screening lilly pilly you choose for colour, flushing bright red new growth every time it is trimmed. Left alone it reaches about 5m tall and 2.5m wide; planted 1m apart it closes into a dense native screen within a few seasons, with glossy foliage, cream white flowers and berries the birds chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed new growth on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim triggers a fresh flush of glowing red tips over the deep green backdrop, so the hedge colours up several times a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, dense screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick growing native that furnishes to the ground and builds real privacy in a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough by the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so beachside boundaries are fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedge plant, it tolerates periodically wet soil where many screens sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers feed nectar eaters, and the berries bring birds, with fruit you can turn into jam.\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 1m apart in a single row for a dense screen. Kept at 2m to 3m with regular trims, it hides a fence line without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging and shapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips cleanly enough for topiary, so it suits sharp formal hedges, pillars and clipped feature shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem damp corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e That tolerance of wet feet makes it a candidate for the low side of the block where water lingers after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firescreen Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest growth and the strongest red flush; part shade works with a slightly looser screen. It is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, tolerating light frost only once established. In cold inland or hard frosting southern districts, choose a hardier hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil, from sandy coastal ground to heavier profiles that stay damp for a spell. Compost at planting and a 75mm mulch layer set it up well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper to occasional deep watering. Feed with a controlled release native friendly fertiliser in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim two or three times through the warm months to hold your line and refresh the red flush. It reshoots readily from older wood, so an overgrown hedge can be brought back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs from tubes and 140mm packs, the economical choice for long boundary runs, through 200mm packs and single 500mm pots to advanced 45L, 75L and 100L plants that screen almost immediately. Sizes are grown in batches, so one marked backorder is simply waiting on the next run to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle quickly, with new growth showing within a month in warm weather. They are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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Every flush comes away bright red before hardening to deep green, and left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 2.5m wide. It clips to any height from 1.5m upward, so it can be a 2m hedge or a small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright red new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens red, and trimming triggers a fresh flush, so a maintained hedge colours up several times a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and dense when trimmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick once the roots are away, and it takes hard shaping, so it is a topiary plant as well as a screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native with edible berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream white flowers give way to berries that birds work through and people can eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet feet and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e An unusual pairing that suits low damp spots and coastal boundaries alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or anything from 1.5m up with two trims a year.\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 1m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the gap any faster, and it makes trimming and feeding harder later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds to clipping better than most natives, so it suits balls, cones and a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance handles a beachside boundary, and it copes in the part of the garden that stays soggy after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Forest Flame Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth and strongest red; part shade mutes the colour. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens want a frost hardy hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies, though it still prefers drainage. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\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 flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. Each cut brings on new red growth. Psyllid resistance is not what this selection is sold on, so watch the soft new growth in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to root. The 200mm plants arrive branched, with a head start on 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 fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, 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\u003eStart with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003elilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003efull lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid watching for psyllid at all, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience\"\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience'\u003c\/a\u003e is selected to resist it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh up the alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening 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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies knit together and the hedge reads as solid, with no thin band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It trims to any height from about 1.5m upward, and two cuts a year hold it there while keeping the base furnished with leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and tart. The birds usually get to them before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most, since it is wet feet tolerant. No lilly pilly thrives in standing water, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":47447796252991,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-FORFLA-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119056703,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-FORFLA-140MM-P10","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119089471,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-FORFLA-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Forest-Flame-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Forest-Flame.png?v=1766222420"},{"product_id":"red-back-ginger-alpinia-caerulea","title":"Red Back Ginger - Alpinia caerulea","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Back Ginger (\u003cem\u003eAlpinia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian rainforest ginger that solves the hardest brief in gardening: lush, tropical looking foliage in real shade. It forms an upright clump about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with broad glossy leaves backed in deep red, white flowers in the warmer months and bright blue berries after them. The berries and the young stem bases are both edible, and the plant is safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives where most plants sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural understorey plant, it is happy in dry shade under established trees and along the dark side of the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBush tucker you will actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue berries have a light ginger tang and the tender young stem bases are edible too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pet friendly plant for family gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boggy corners and slow draining beds that kill most shrubs suit it fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no regular pruning. It looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 1m apart for a lush understorey that closes over within a couple of seasons, the most convincing way to green out large shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature clumps and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single established clump reads as a bold foliage feature, and a row along a shaded path or fence line makes a soft, arching border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large pot on a shaded patio or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Back Ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light to full shade is ideal, with morning sun tolerated where the soil stays moist. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes only light frost, so in cooler districts plant it under an evergreen canopy or in a pot you can shift in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist soil enriched with compost is the sweet spot, though it tolerates heavy and poorly drained ground better than almost any other foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone moist through the first summer. Established clumps ride out normal dry spells in shade, and a native slow release fertiliser each spring keeps the foliage deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent or tatty canes off at ground level whenever you notice them. New canes rise from the base and keep the clump fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Red Back Ginger as tube stock, in 140mm pots sold in packs of 10, and in 200mm pots sold in packs of 6. Tubes establish quickly and are the economical choice for mass planting, while the potted packs give instant presence. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then fresh canes once the roots take hold in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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 our full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush all year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-shell-ginger-alpinia-zerumbet-variegata\"\u003ePair it with Variegated Shell Ginger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eMore plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you really eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The blue berries are a traditional bush food with a mild ginger flavour, and the young stem bases are edible as well. It is one of the easiest bush tucker plants to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade is fine, including the difficult dry shade under established trees once the plant has settled in. Foliage stays larger and glossier in shade than in sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only. In frost prone gardens, plant it under a tree canopy or against a warm wall, and expect some leaf burn after cold snaps, which the clump grows through in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a massed understorey effect. At that spacing the clumps meet within about two growing seasons while each plant still has room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red Back Ginger is pet friendly, a sound choice for gardens shared with dogs and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44846398734655,"sku":"ALP-CAE-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119286079,"sku":"ALP-CAE-140MM-P10","price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119253311,"sku":"ALP-CAE-200MM-P6","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100317729087,"sku":"ALP-CAE-300MM","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Back-Ginger-Alpinia-caerulea.png?v=1766222427"},{"product_id":"cascade-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-cascade","title":"Cascade Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCascade Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cascade') is the one lilly pilly people buy for the flowers rather than in spite of them. It carries fluffy pink powder puff blooms through spring and summer on soft, slightly weeping new growth, and settles at about 4m tall by 2m wide. That size is far more useful on a suburban block than the 5m and 6m hedging varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine pink flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most lilly pillies flower white and briefly. Cascade gives pink powder puff blooms across spring and summer, followed by edible berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA softer, weeping shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth arches rather than standing stiff, so it works as a feature plant, not only as a clipped block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for suburban gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 2m untrimmed, or an easy 2m to 3m screen with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposed positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which covers most coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring in nectar feeders and the berries bring in the rest. 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\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense screen. At 4m of potential height it clears a standard fence without shading the whole yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging with flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each flowering flush rather than during it and you keep both a tidy hedge and the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better lilly pillies for a courtyard pot, using a container at least 500mm across. Left unclipped in the ground it becomes a soft, arching small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cascade Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the heaviest flowering and the densest growth, while part shade is tolerated with fewer blooms. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost once established. In cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens, use a warm wall, a pot you can move, or a frost hardy screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound and improve the bed with compost first. Mulch 75mm deep, off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce. Potted plants need water more often and will not forgive drying out. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. For a screen, trim lightly twice a year as soon as flowering finishes. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade is grown here in eight sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of ten are the value option for a long run and establish very quickly, though they sit a season behind on height. The 200mm packs of six, 300mm and 400mm pots are the usual middle ground. The 25L, 45L and 100L plants arrive already branched, for when you want the screen working this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks 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\/growing-cascade-lilly-pilly-a-complete-guide\"\u003eThe complete Cascade lilly pilly growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care: planting, feeding and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare every lilly pilly variety\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\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 metre apart in a single row. That spacing lets each plant develop properly and still closes into a solid screen within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4m tall and 2m wide left to grow. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill pruning stop it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. Pruning in late winter or early spring removes the developing buds, so trim straight after a flush finishes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836685185343,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119417151,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-140MM-P10","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119318847,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-200MM-P6","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119351615,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140119384383,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-400MM","price":417.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648125829439,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100317925695,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-150L","price":987.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cascade-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Cascade.png?v=1766222429"},{"product_id":"elite-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-elite","title":"Elite Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Elite'","description":"\u003cp\u003eElite Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Elite') suits a long boundary with a narrow bed. It reaches about 5m tall and only 2.5m across, so it screens an upstairs window from a garden bed you can still walk past. Growth is fast, the glossy foliage holds down to ground level, and planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without the width.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m by 2.5m, so it screens a two storey outlook from a bed narrow enough for a side boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to close a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing selection, so a bare fence reads as a screen in two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles a hard site.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and salt tolerant, comfortable in humidity and tolerant of wet feet, so beachfront boundaries and damp corners both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips into any shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reshoots readily from trimmed wood, which makes it a genuine topiary plant rather than only a screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream brushes through the warm months, then edible pink berries the birds work through.\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 1m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen faster, it only sets the plants competing for water and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing gives a clipped hedge between 1.5m and 4m, held with two trims a year. Single plants shape well enough for a clipped pillar or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elite Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest wall; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens want a frost hardy hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, and unusually forgiving of damp ground for a screening plant. Work compost through the whole row rather than each hole, and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the stems.\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 strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to force branching low. Then trim once the spring flush hardens and again in late summer. It shoots 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 ten sizes, from tube through to 200L. The tube, 140mm, 180mm and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the sensible buy for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but far cheaper per metre. The 250mm to 400mm pots are the usual middle ground, and the 45L, 100L and 200L sizes arrive already branched with 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 quiet two to three weeks after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eThe complete lilly pilly care guide\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\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit clipping and topiary\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 metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies knit within two to three seasons and the base stays furnished, which is where most hedges quietly fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it anywhere from 1.5m to 4m. Because it reshoots from old wood it stays leafy at the bottom instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a damp part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most screening plants, since it is rated wet feet tolerant. Seasonal damp is fine, though permanently boggy ground still slows it. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836704780607,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119515455,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119449919,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-200MM-P6","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119482687,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140119613759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-400MM","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119548223,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-100L","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119580991,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ELI-200L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elite-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Elite.png?v=1766222456"},{"product_id":"helena-olive-tree-olea-europaea-helena","title":"Helena Olive Tree - Olea europaea 'Helena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Helena olive tree (\u003cem\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Helena') is a table olive for gardeners who want a real crop without giving up half the yard. It settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, so it fits a suburban block, a courtyard corner or a large pot against a warm wall. Silver grey foliage holds all year, cream flowers come in spring, and fruit follows within a few seasons of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA usable crop from a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Helena is grown for eating, and the compact frame keeps the fruit within reach of the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil. More than most fruiting trees will do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, so it holds structure through winter when the deciduous fruit trees are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm container or larger suits it, which makes it workable on a balcony or in a rented garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go beside a run or a play area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and courtyard planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree carries a Mediterranean scheme on its own. Underplant with lavender, rosemary or santolina and let gravel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a soft silver screen that filters a view. It will not give a solid green wall, so choose something denser if the boundary needs one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not trouble it, so it earns a place on exposed blocks where softer fruit trees fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Helena olive in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, because olives fruit on wood ripened in strong light. This suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of southern Australia and the inland. In the humid tropics and subtropics it will live, but fruit set is unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. Olives grow happily in thin, rocky, alkaline ground and sulk in wet clay. On clay, plant on a raised mound 200mm to 300mm high and work compost and gypsum through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper off. An established tree gets by on rainfall in most southern gardens, though a monthly soak in a dry summer lifts fruit size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Prune in late winter to an open vase shape, taking out crossing wood and anything growing into the centre, because light is what ripens the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 300mm, 45L and 100L. Tubes are the value choice for a row you can wait on, the 300mm pot is the usual pick for a single garden tree, and the 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed trunk and canopy.\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. Olives are slow to look settled after transplanting, so expect a quiet six weeks then a flush of 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\/olive-trees\"\u003eCompare every olive variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalamata-olive-tree-olea-europaea-kalamata\"\u003eKalamata olive for a larger fruiting tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three years from a 300mm plant. Advanced 45L and 100L trees are often close to bearing age and can carry fruit in their first or second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the olives straight off the tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Raw olives are bitter and need curing in brine or salt over several weeks before they are worth eating. The process is simple enough, just not quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second olive tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena sets some fruit on its own, but another olive variety flowering nearby lifts the crop noticeably. Plant two if you have room and want jars rather than a handful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643749925183,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100319924543,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-200MM-P6","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120760639,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44836929339711,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-45L","price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":47447773217087,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-100L","price":723.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Helena-Olive-Tree-Olea-europaea-Helena.png?v=1742472613"},{"product_id":"purple-rain-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-purple-rain","title":"Purple Rain Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Purple Rain'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Rain Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Rain') is the screening plant for gardeners who want more than a wall of green. New growth opens deep purple over glossy dark foliage, several times a year. Untrimmed it makes a narrow tree of about 5m tall and 2.5m wide, and holds easily at 2m to 3m as a hedge. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple new growth, again and again.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens deep purple before hardening to dark green, and a light trim brings on the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e A selected form that resists the pimpling and puckering that ruins older lilly pillies. Not immune, but no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow for its height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m wide at 5m tall, so it screens a fence line without eating the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, unlike most screening plants, so it handles the low corner that stays soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds know it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy white flowers give way to edible berries that honeyeaters work through.\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 1m apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster, and makes watering and access harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low lying blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and happy in ground that holds moisture, so it suits seaside boundaries and soils that defeat other hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip well, so a matched pair at an entry or a ball in a large pot works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Rain Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the strongest purple; part shade works but the screen is looser and the colour muted. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e More forgiving than most lilly pillies on heavy or damp ground, though it still wants a bed that drains. On clay, plant on a mound and work compost through. 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 as the roots take hold. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting so it branches low, then trim once each flush hardens to green. A fresh one follows within weeks. It shoots 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 several sizes, from 140mm through to 100L. The 140mm and 200mm plants come in multi packs of ten and six, the value choice for a long boundary: young, single stemmed and a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 100L is a mature specimen with height on day one.\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 fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks 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\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly 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=\"\/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 far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin patch at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more of the purple colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, a feed in early spring and late summer, and a light trim once each flush hardens off. Pruning is the trigger, so a clipped hedge stays more colourful than one left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. In a cold garden it will burn, so give it a warm wall with overhead protection or choose a frost hardy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140121776447,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-PURRAI-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140121809215,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-PURRAI-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44846292042047,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-PURRAI-100L","price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Rain-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Purple-Rain.jpg?v=1741858330"},{"product_id":"hinterland-gold-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-hinterland-gold","title":"Hinterland Gold Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHinterland Gold Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hinterland Gold') is the lilly pilly that screens in colour: every flush of new growth breaks bright gold over the deep green canopy, so a clipped hedge glows twice over every warm month. It grows quickly to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, holds any height from 1.5m up, resists psyllid, and being a pet friendly native with bird feeding berries, it works as hard for the household as it does for the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA two tone hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden new growth over glossy green gives the layered colour people usually buy photinia for, on a native that behaves better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery trim triggers the show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipping prompts a fresh gold flush, so the hedge looks newest right after its haircut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean modern breeding means no pimpled leaves and no spraying, even in humid coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, dense privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m spacings it closes into a solid screen in two to three seasons from potted stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly foliage, white summer flowers for the pollinators, and edible magenta berries the birds finish first.\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 1m apart in a single row; a 10m boundary takes 10 or 11 plants and clips to a crisp 2m to 3m wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free grown specimen makes a small dense tree with constant colour movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage and quick reshoot make pillars and cubes easy, each clip refreshing the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hinterland Gold in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the strongest gold flush; part shade greens it slightly. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, handles coastal salt and wind, and takes light frost once established; hard frost districts should choose photinia or juniper instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any average garden soil with drainage. Compost at planting, mulch 75mm deep clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a native friendly controlled release fertiliser in spring and late summer to keep the flushes rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting and trim two or three times through the warm months. It reshoots readily from older wood if a hedge ever needs resetting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinterland Gold ships in the full hedge range, all in stock: $10.95 tubes and 140mm packs of 10 for long runs, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3, single 300mm and 400mm plants, and advanced 45L, 100L and 200L stock for instant screens. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then the first gold flush. 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow gold is the new growth really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine bright gold over the first weeks of each flush, mellowing to lime then deep green. In full sun a regularly clipped hedge shows colour most of the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience and Backyard Bliss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame clean psyllid resistant breeding, different party trick. Resilience is the tallest and fastest, Backyard Bliss the compact 2m hedge, Hinterland Gold the one with the coloured flush. All three hedge at similar spacings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will I get privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 200mm stock at 1m spacing with water and feed, expect a screen you cannot see through in two to three seasons, and sooner from the advanced sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the magenta lilly pilly berries are edible and make a sharp pink jam, though the birds usually lodge a prior claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44943327002943,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140122169663,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122104127,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122071359,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-300MM","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122202431,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140122038591,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-100L","price":467.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44943330672959,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-200L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hinterland-Gold-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Hinterland-Gold.png?v=1766222517"},{"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  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/araucaria-bidwilli-bunya-pine-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Bunya Pine Tree in specimen sizes\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":"ARA-BID-200MM-P6","price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122530111,"sku":"ARA-BID-300MM","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122562879,"sku":"ARA-BID-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100335325503,"sku":"ARA-BID-500MM","price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47942147506495,"sku":"ARA-BID-100L","price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100335292735,"sku":"ARA-BID-200L","price":1306.95,"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":"silver-quandong-tree-elaeocarpus-grandis","title":"Silver Quandong Tree - Elaeocarpus grandis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Quandong (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus grandis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when a bare block needs real canopy quickly. In an open garden it settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, holding a clean trunk under a layered canopy that filters light rather than blocking it. Fringed cream flowers are followed by bright blue fruit, and the birds find it every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade from a young tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gains height quickly for a rainforest species, so a new garden gets usable canopy in years rather than decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade you can still plant under.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is layered rather than solid, so ferns, gingers and lawn keep going beneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, which suits the low corner of a block where most shade trees sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine bird tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers and blue fruit bring honeyeaters, figbirds and fruit doves through 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 for an open lawn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 8m of clearance from the house. Mature trunks develop buttressed roots, so keep it clear of pipes, paving and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart in a line, the trunks stay clean and the canopies meet overhead without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a high green wall on an acreage boundary, plant 5m to 6m apart. This screens above fence height, not at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the straightest tree, and it handles humidity and coastal wind. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. Light frost is the limit, so cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soil that holds moisture suits it best, and it accepts periodically wet ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Lift the lower limbs over the first few years to set the trunk height you want for mowing or parking underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 2L, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 300mm and 45L. The smaller sizes are single stemmed whips and the value option for an avenue, since this tree catches up fast. The 300mm and 45L trees arrive with a formed leader and real height.\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, then strong growth once the roots move into warm soil. 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\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eCare advice for quandongs and their relatives\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\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade 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 your block\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\u003eIn a warm garden with water it is one of the quicker native canopy trees, and most gardeners see usable shade within about five years. Growth slows noticeably in cooler gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for a suburban backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 12m by 6m it needs genuine open space, not a courtyard. On a standard block it works as the single back corner tree, sited well clear of the house and any services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature trees form buttressed roots at the base, which will lift paving and disturb shallow pipes if planted too close. Give it 8m of clearance from hard surfaces and it causes no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue fruit has thin edible flesh over a hard stone and is a traditional bush food, though most people grow the tree for the birds. Plan for fruit drop on paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140124889407,"sku":"ELA-GRA-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124922175,"sku":"ELA-GRA-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51625489596735,"sku":"ELA-GRA-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44849324982591,"sku":"ELA-GRA-45L","price":1386.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100344369471,"sku":"ELA-GRA-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100344402239,"sku":"ELA-GRA-200L","price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Quandong-Tree-Elaeocarpus-grandis.jpg?v=1741858398"},{"product_id":"ginger-plant-zingiber-officinale-ginger","title":"Ginger Plant - Zingiber officinale 'Ginger'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGinger (\u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) is the culinary rhizome you cook with, grown as a clump of upright reed like stems about 1m tall and 60cm wide. One plant in a warm garden will keep a household in fresh ginger, and the rhizomes you dig yourself are milder and juicier than anything sold in a shop. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou harvest it yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift a section of rhizome whenever you need it and leave the rest in the ground to keep growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter than shop bought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown ginger is picked young, so the skin is thin, the flesh is tender and the flavour is brighter and less fibrous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome as a foliage plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy strappy leaves on upright canes give a tropical look in a bed or a large pot, even before you think about eating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters if the pot is going on a patio the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, shallow pot at least 400mm across suits it better than a deep one, because the rhizomes run sideways near the surface. Pots also make harvest and winter shelter easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along a shaded path or in front of taller tropical foliage for a soft green edge through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clump beside a kitchen door is the practical choice, keeping the harvest within reach of the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade with protection from harsh afternoon sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, thriving on heat and humidity. It is frost tender, so in cooler areas grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover, or lift the rhizomes before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, friable and free draining, with plenty of compost worked through. Heavy wet clay rots the rhizomes. Plant with the rhizome just below the surface and mulch lightly over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently through the growing season from spring to autumn, keeping the soil damp but never waterlogged. Feed with a complete fertiliser every six weeks while it is in active growth. Cut water right back once the foliage yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest and dormancy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tops die down over winter, which is normal rather than a problem. Harvest from about eight to ten months after shooting, digging around the edge of the clump and taking what you need. Leave a few rhizomes with growth buds in place and it will shoot again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger is supplied in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six. Each is an established plant with shoots already up, ready to go straight into a bed or a large container. Six plants will fill a productive bed or several pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, plants sent in the cooler months may arrive with little or no top growth while the rhizome is dormant. Plant them anyway and they will shoot as the soil warms. 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=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eTropical garden plants for warm climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I harvest it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly eight to ten months after the shoots appear, usually late autumn as the foliage starts to yellow. You can steal small pieces earlier for a milder, more tender ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, but not year round in the open ground. Grow it in a pot through the warm months and shift it somewhere frost free over winter, or lift the rhizomes and store them dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely in cultivation, and the flowers are insignificant when they do appear. This is a plant grown for the rhizome and the foliage, not the bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44849354637631,"sku":"ZIN-OFF-GIN-200MM-P6","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ginger-Plant-Zingiber-officinale-Ginger.jpg?v=1741858407"},{"product_id":"sweet-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-dulcis","title":"Sweet Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus dulcis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bush tucker plant that would earn its place on looks alone. It is a low spreading heath shrub, about 80cm tall and 1.2m across, with arching growth that flushes pink and bronze before settling to fine grey green. White spring flowers give way to speckled berries that taste of ginger and cinnamon, and you can eat them straight off the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries worth picking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey speckled fruit ripens through summer, sweet with a clear spiced note, and it needs no preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading by habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 1.2m it covers ground and softens edges without ever needing a trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew growth does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and bronze flushes carry colour through the warm months, well outside the flowering window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant and content in poor sandy soil, which is where it grows wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusy with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and birds take the berries you leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a dense low cover. Across a wide bed, staggered rows at the same spacing close the gaps faster than a straight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scale suits a path edge or the front row of a native bed, where it holds a soft line rather than a clipped one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed sandy front gardens suit it, and one plant in a 400mm pot spills neatly over the rim on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest crop; light shade thins the fruit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only. Hard frosting inland and cold southern gardens want a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one real requirement. Sandy, low fertility ground is ideal. On heavy clay, mound the bed and work coarse compost through it, because wet feet over winter is the usual cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is all it asks, and heavy feeding only gives you soft growth and fewer berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. A light tip prune after fruiting keeps the habit tight and brings on the coloured new growth. Growth is slow, so do not count on reshaping it quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the sensible buy for a large area, while the 140mm and 200mm plants are already branching and give you a head start on cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and packed. Expect a quiet few weeks, then new growth once the weather warms. It is a slow grower, so allow two to three seasons at 80cm centres for continuous cover, and the first real crop in year two. 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\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the edible and bush tucker range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcover plants for open beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, with a clear note of ginger and cinnamon behind it. They ripen white with grey speckling through summer and are eaten fresh from the bush, or cooked into jams and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart, which matches the mature spread of 1.2m and lets plants overlap without crowding. Closer planting wastes stock and makes watering the middle of a bed harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with help. It handles light frost but not repeated hard frosts, so gardeners in the tablelands, cold inland areas and southern districts do better with a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44938191241535,"sku":"AUS-DUL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125446463,"sku":"AUS-DUL-140MM-P10","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125479231,"sku":"AUS-DUL-200MM-P6","price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-dulcis.png?v=1766222583"},{"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":"DIP-CAM-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49584498803007,"sku":"DIP-CAM-200MM-P6","price":233.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":49584498835775,"sku":"DIP-CAM-250MM-P3","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938302128447,"sku":"DIP-CAM-45L","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47852352799039,"sku":"DIP-CAM-100L","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347744575,"sku":"DIP-CAM-150L","price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347777343,"sku":"DIP-CAM-2000L","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":"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  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/podocarpus-elatus-brown-pine-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Brown Pine in specimen sizes\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":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789556285759,"sku":"POD-ELA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100353118527,"sku":"POD-ELA-100MM-P10","price":101.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100353085759,"sku":"POD-ELA-140MM-P10","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126986559,"sku":"POD-ELA-200MM-P6","price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140126921023,"sku":"POD-ELA-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140126953791,"sku":"POD-ELA-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100353052991,"sku":"POD-ELA-500MM","price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44943250522431,"sku":"POD-ELA-100L","price":1072.95,"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/edible-plants-collection.jpg?v=1790894536","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/edible-plants.oembed?page=8","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}