{"title":"Fast Growing Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery plant here is tagged fast growing for a reason: screening shrubs that put on 60cm to a metre a year, shade trees adding a metre or more, bamboo that does several, plus quick climbers, groundcovers and tropical foliage. It is one of the largest collections on the site, so filter by mature size, climate and position rather than scrolling. Speed always brings a maintenance bill, and the guide below is honest about which plants are worth it and how to keep them in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat fast growing actually means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate claims are the most inflated numbers in horticulture, so here are realistic ones. A fast shrub in good conditions puts on 60cm to 1m a year: sweet viburnum, murraya, privet and the quickest lilly pillies all sit in that band. A fast tree adds 1m or more a year for its first decade; jacaranda, Illawarra flame tree, spotted gum, silky oak and the poincianas manage it in the right climate. Clumping bamboo is the outlier, with new culms reaching full height in a single season, which is why a slender weavers screen can hit 4m within two to three years. Climbers such as star jasmine and pandorea run 2m to 3m of new stem a year once settled, and fast groundcovers like myoporum and dichondra cover a square metre in a season. Halve all of it for poor soil, no water or the wrong climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe trade off nobody mentions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA plant does not stop being fast the day it reaches the height you wanted. The same vigour that closes a screen in two years produces the regrowth you will trim for the next twenty, so buy speed only where you need it. A useful rule: go fast where you are desperate for privacy or shade, and go moderate where the planting just needs to end up somewhere eventually. Fast pioneers can also be shorter lived; a wattle gives you a beautiful tree in three years and often bows out inside fifteen, which is fine if you planted slower trees behind it as the succession plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast plants, job by job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet viburnum, murraya, box leaved privet and lilly pillies such as 'Express' and 'Superior' for hedges; \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eclumping bamboo\u003c\/a\u003e where you need 4m to 8m in a hurry. The full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e lets you filter these by height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacaranda, flame tree, silky oak, spotted gum, Brisbane box and ornamental pears all cast useful shade within four to six years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbers for fences and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star jasmine for shade or sun, pandorea and pink jasmine for flowers, climbing fig for bare walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcovers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Myoporum, gazania, seaside daisy and native violet knit bare soil together in a single growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant tropical structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant bird of paradise, heliconias, cordylines and fast palms such as bangalow and foxtail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing fast growers for your climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed depends on warmth and water, so the same plant is fast in Brisbane and merely steady in Hobart. In tropical and subtropical gardens nearly everything here sprints, including the palms, heliconias and figs that stall further south. Warm temperate coastal gardens from Sydney to Perth suit the broadest slice of the range. In cool temperate and frost prone districts, choose photinia, privet, ornamental pears, crepe myrtles and Leighton green cypress, which stay quick through cold winters, and skip murraya and the tropical foliage. In dry inland gardens, the fast natives, wattles, gums, bottlebrush and myoporum, outrun any exotic on the same water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting for speed: the numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest plant in the nursery is the one that gets watered. Dig each hole twice the width of the pot, plant at the original soil level, and soak immediately. Water deeply twice a week for the whole first summer, not a daily splash, and feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer; that feeding rhythm alone can double first year growth. Mulch 75mm deep to hold soil moisture, keeping it off the stems. For screening runs, space fast shrubs at about 1m and resist going tighter, because crowded plants compete below ground and slow each other down. Tip prune screens lightly from the start so the speed goes into density as well as height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen fast is not fast enough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the deadline is a settlement date rather than a season, planting bigger beats planting faster. Advanced container stock gives you 1m to 3m of head start, and field grown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eex ground advanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e deliver a finished canopy on day one, freighted at cost. The honest comparison is cost versus years: a fast plant is cheap and takes three years, an advanced tree costs more and takes none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the fastest screening plant you sell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sheer speed to height, slender weavers bamboo: 4m within two to three years and done at around 6m to 8m. Among conventional shrubs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e is the quickest to a dense 2m to 3m hedge. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003efast growing screening trees\u003c\/a\u003e compares the tall options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fast growing trees are safe near paving and pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuckeroo, water gum, crepe myrtles and clumping bamboo all combine good pace with contained, non invasive root systems. Keep figs, poplars and large gums at least 10m from paving, pipes and pools; their speed above ground is matched below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant fast growers in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most of the country. Deciduous trees actually prefer winter planting, and evergreens establish fine wherever soils stay workable. In frost prone districts hold tropical species, murraya, heliconias and palms, until the soil warms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo fast growing plants die young?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pioneers do: wattles and some acacia relatives give 10 to 15 spectacular years. Most of this collection, the lilly pillies, viburnums, gums, jacarandas and bamboo, are long lived plants that simply start quickly. Check each product page for life expectancy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work for large orders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"firesticks-euphorbia-euphorbia-tirucalli-firesticks","title":"Firesticks Euphorbia - Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiresticks (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia tirucalli\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firesticks') is the succulent that colours up when you treat it hard. Pencil thin stems build into a coral like shrub around 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, shifting from lime green to hot orange and red through cool weather in full sun. One warning first: the milky sap is caustic and toxic to people and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems carry the display, deepening to orange and red as nights cool, so it looks best when little else does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching pencil stems make an architectural silhouette against a rendered wall, paving or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, a genuine set and forget plant for hot, exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays well short of 2.5m in a container, so a balcony or courtyard can hold one for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen against a plain wall or in a gravel bed, where the stem structure reads clearly. Site it away from paths and play areas because of the sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide pot of free draining cactus mix suits it, and the restricted root run intensifies the colour. Skip the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and rock gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed coastal blocks, and sharp drainage between rocks gives the dry conditions that bring out the strongest orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firesticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Shade turns the stems plain green and soft. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and takes light frost only. In Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and cold inland districts, grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm and mix through coarse sand. Wet soil in winter is the one thing that reliably kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only to establish, roughly fortnightly through the first summer, then leave it alone. Feeding is unnecessary, and rich soil produces soft green growth instead of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in warm weather to shape. Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection every time, because the milky sap burns skin and can cause serious eye injury. Keep it away from children and pets, and wash tools afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 300mm pots sold singly, 250mm in packs of three, and 200mm in packs of six. Single 300mm plants are the pick for a feature or a pot. The multi packs suit a gravel bed or a hot wall, where several plants give the massed coral effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems are brittle and a few may snap in transit, which is cosmetic. Handle the plant by the pot. Colour often arrives muted and deepens over the first cool season in full sun. 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\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003esucculent and cacti range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003esucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-low-maintenance-plants-that-thrive-in-full-sun\"\u003elow maintenance plants that thrive in full sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is caustic and toxic to people, cats and dogs. It irritates skin, is dangerous in the eyes, and causes vomiting if chewed. Plant it out of reach and wear gloves whenever you cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the orange colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, lean soil and cool nights. A hot dry position with no fertiliser produces far better tones than a well fed plant in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A hard frost damages the stems and can kill a young plant, so in cold districts keep it potted and move it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 1m to 1.5m, short of its 2.5m in open ground. Root restriction keeps it compact and the colour is often better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140102869311,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44127727354175,"sku":"QLD","price":362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140102902079,"sku":null,"price":78.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Firesticks-Euphorbia-Euphorbia-tirucalli-Firesticks.heic?v=1742471584"},{"product_id":"foxtail-palm-wodyetia-bifurcata","title":"Foxtail Palm - Wodyetia Bifurcata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Foxtail Palm is the feature palm most Australian gardens end up asking for. Named for the plumed fronds arching off a smooth grey trunk, \u003cem\u003eWodyetia bifurcata\u003c\/em\u003e reaches around 10m with a canopy roughly 4m across. It grows fast for a palm, sheds its own spent fronds, and its fibrous roots sit safely beside paving and pool shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy within a few seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing palm, not one you plant and wait a decade for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt cleans up after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds detach and drop away whole, leaving a clean trunk. No ladder, no pruning saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm roots are fine and fibrous, so a Foxtail will not lift pavers or crack a pool shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From Cape Melville in far north Queensland, so heat, humidity and salt-laden coastal wind all suit it. Cream flowers draw birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two feeds a year and a deep drink in a dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots pose no risk to a pool shell, paving or pipework, and fronds drop whole rather than shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at 3m to 4m spacing so the crowns meet overhead without crowding, since each palm holds about 4m of canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and coastal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in lawn, or a group of three at staggered heights, is the classic use. Salt tolerance suits front-line coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Foxtail Palms in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts it needs your warmest sheltered spot, or a pot that can move under cover in winter. A hard frost burns the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil matters most. Sandy and loamy soils suit it as they are; in heavy clay, plant on a raised mound 200mm to 300mm above the surrounding level and improve the backfill with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to a weekly soak; after about twelve months it is genuinely drought tolerant. Feed a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed, and never cut green fronds off a palm; it has only one growing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available, from 250mm and 300mm pots through 400mm and 45L up to advanced 100L and 300L stock. Smaller pots hold young palms with no clear trunk yet, the economical way to plant a group. The 45L and larger sizes have a formed trunk and read as a feature the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied in for transit and may look folded or show a little tip burn, which grows out with the next frond. Plant within a few days and expect four to six weeks before new growth shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every order is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/foxtail-palms-a-comprehensive-guide-to-this-stunning-plant\"\u003efull Foxtail Palm growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm range\u003c\/a\u003e for clumping and cold-hardier options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare it against other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you want shade too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a Foxtail Palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster than most feature palms. Expect visible height each year and a full crown within two to three seasons in tropical and subtropical gardens, and slower but steady growth in warm temperate areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with care, because it is frost tender. Give it your most sheltered position and free draining soil, or keep it in a large container that can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm itself is not a concern, but the fruit is not considered pet safe. 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It builds a clump of upright grey stems to about 6m tall and 3m wide, topped with huge paddle shaped leaves, and mature clumps carry white and blue flowers in a dark bract. It grows quickly, takes salt air and dry spells, and holds its shape with almost no attention. It is frost tender, so cold gardens need it in a pot they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 6m as a clumping perennial, not a tree, so you get screening at first floor height in a footprint of about 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside proven.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, and the leathery leaves shrug off splash and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden with water it sends up new stems every season, so a young plant becomes a real clump in two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. Place single plants where the leaf shadow falls on a wall, and allow at least 2m of clear space, because the clump widens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart in a line it makes a lush informal screen. Expect gaps at ground level, so underplant if you need solid privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good in a large pot on a terrace, where the container also limits how far the clump can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant White Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest, most upright growth, or part shade for larger softer leaves and a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool inland and southern districts should grow it in a container under a verandah or in a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground, with compost worked through and a raised mound on clay. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer. Established plants are genuinely drought tolerant, though the leaves stay bigger and greener with regular summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Cut old stems out at ground level to keep the clump open. The leaves split along the ribs in wind, which does no harm and is part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage and seeds of this plant are considered toxic to cats and dogs. If your pets chew plants, choose something else for the areas they use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Small sizes are single fanned plants and the cheapest way to plant a run, but they take a few seasons to look the part. The 45L and larger sizes arrive as established multi stemmed clumps with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening and privacy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum, a frost hardy alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m tall and 3m wide in a warm garden with room to spread. In a large pot it stays considerably smaller, usually 2m to 3m, because the root run is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. A hard frost burns the foliage and can kill young plants outright. In cold districts use a container you can shift to shelter over winter, or pick a warm courtyard wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the orange bird of paradise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e is a knee to waist high clump with orange flowers. This one is a 6m plant with woody trunks and far larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103491903,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100275392831,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103360831,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103393599,"sku":null,"price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103426367,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103459135,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275163455,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494673871167,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100275196223,"sku":null,"price":775.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44494673903935,"sku":"QLD","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275228991,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779345019199,"sku":"QLD","price":2131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-White-Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-Nicolai_d415c740.png?v=1766221945"},{"product_id":"mock-orange-murraya-paniculata","title":"Mock Orange - Murraya paniculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eMock orange (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge most Australian gardeners reach for when they want something other than a lilly pilly. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide unpruned, holds glossy leaves right down to ground level, and flushes white orange blossom scented flowers through the warm months. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid hedge 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\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open in flushes after warm rain, several times between spring and autumn, and the scent reaches well beyond the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt responds to shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim thickens it, which is why it is the standard choice for formal hedges, topiary balls and clipped standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and quick to close.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage means the base never goes bare, and at 1m spacing it reads as a hedge by the second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles heat, humidity and dry spells, so a settled hedge is not a watering commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary and formal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart centre to centre for a dense clipped hedge, or 1.5m apart for a looser informal screen. Most gardeners hold theirs at 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnywhere you walk past it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front paths, entries, courtyards, bedroom windows and outdoor seating. Scent is wasted at the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shapes cleanly into balls and cones, and grows well in a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds spread the berries, and in parts of coastal Queensland it has naturalised into bushland. Clip after each flowering flush if you garden near bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing mock orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so in cold winter gardens around Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide give it a sheltered north facing spot or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs free draining soil and will not sit wet, so dig compost through heavy clay or plant on a raised mound. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer. Tip prune after each flowering flush to build density, and cut a leggy hedge back hard in late winter. It shoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant ships from tubestock and 140mm pots through to 500mm, plus advanced stock from 25L to 200L. Tubestock is the sensible way to plant a long run: it arrives at 15cm to 30cm tall and catches larger stock within two seasons. The 200mm to 400mm sizes arrive around knee height, and 45L and above gives close to an instant hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed for transit, so expect some leaf drop on arrival. Water them the day they land, then plant. New growth usually starts within three to four weeks in the warmer months. 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\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMock orange care guide: hedging, pruning and varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse all hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/min-a-min-mock-orange-murraya-paniculata-min-a-min\"\u003eMin a Min, the dwarf murraya for hedges under 1m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart, centre to centre, which is ten plants for a ten metre run. Widen to 1.5m for an informal screen with visible gaps between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get, and can I keep it shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpruned it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide. It clips to any height between roughly 1m and 3m, and for a hedge under 1m the dwarf form is the better plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only, so in cold winter districts it is marginal in open ground. 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It grows about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, shrugs off heat, frost and dry spells, and keeps producing fresh flowers right through the warm months. For softness and movement per dollar, few perennials come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that keep coming.\u003c\/strong\u003e New buds open along the wands for months on end, so the display refreshes itself instead of peaking for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine stems sway in any breeze, softening paving, gravel and hard edges the way ornamental grasses do, but with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, a rare combination that suits most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers feed pollinators all season, which every vegie patch nearby appreciates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can edge paths and lawns where animals brush past.\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 Run it along a path or the front of a bed at 50cm spacing, where the flower wands can lean over the edge and blur the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of five or more plants, each 50cm apart, give the misty meadow effect that single plants only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers happily in a large pot in full sun, and the spill of wands over the rim suits courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat mimic its natural home, so rockery pockets grow compact, heavy flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade stretches it thin and halves the flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it sails through cold winters. Only the wet tropics are a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains freely, from sand to improved clay. It resents standing water around the crown, so raise the bed slightly in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light feed with a complete fertiliser in spring is all it needs; rich feeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter to keep it dense and youthful, and shear spent wands lightly through the season to trigger the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the easy way to plant a drift or edge in one order. Plants may arrive between flushes or freshly trimmed, which is normal for a perennial and sets them up to bush out. In warm soil they settle within a fortnight and flower in their first season.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials that build a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eSeaside Daisy, a matching soft groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same butterfly bush as buddleja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Buddleja is a large shrub also sold under that common name. This is gaura, a fine stemmed perennial under a metre tall, named for flowers that look like hovering butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering for longer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear the spent wands back by about a third once a flush fades. New wands follow within weeks, and plants in full sun with lean soil repeat the cycle all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hard. Take the whole clump down to about 15cm in late winter. It regrows from the base into a tighter, heavier flowering plant than one left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres between plants. 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It reaches about 8m tall and only 4m across, with a slim upright habit that fits a courtyard, a narrow side garden or a driveway line. Through spring and early summer it carries tubular flowers that open cream and age to deep golden yellow, and the perfume travels right across a garden in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is honeyed and strongest at dusk, and one mature tree scents a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m wide at maturity, so it gives canopy height on a block where a spreading shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly and starts flowering young, unusual in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream buds and deep yellow older flowers open together, so the tree carries both for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeders work the flowers, and it handles humidity and salt laden wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow shape means you can plant 2m from a fence and still walk under it in a few years. Put it where you pass in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row. This is a high canopy screen rather than a hedge, so it blocks a neighbouring upper storey while leaving ground level open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a light, airy avenue that does not overwhelm a suburban frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but it flowers less and stretches taller. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler districts want a warm sheltered spot and protection for two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest margin tree, so it rewards good soil. Work compost through the bed, keep drainage free, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. On heavy clay, plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers. It is not a drought tree, so keep water up in long dry spells even when established. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth doing, because left alone it can go leggy with a bare lower trunk. Tip prune the leaders for the first two or three years to force branching, and shorten whippy growth after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube stock to 100L. Tubes, 140mm and 200mm plants are young single stems and the economical way to fill a driveway line or screen run, though they need a season of tip pruning. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual garden choice, while the 25L, 45L and 100L trees arrive already branched and often flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a few settling weeks, then fast growth once the weather warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eSee more scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus\"\u003eBrisbane Box for broader native shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower shape and the perfume. This is an Australian rainforest tree, it stays evergreen, and it never drops to the bare grey branches of a true frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 4m wide. The 15m records come from trees drawn up in rainforest. Regular tip pruning while young keeps a garden tree lower and denser again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659778392383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106113343,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106080575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106146111,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106178879,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51629629112639,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44198991266111,"sku":"QLD","price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649514668351,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100281487679,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Frangipani-Hymenosporum-flavum.png?v=1766222025"},{"product_id":"leighton-green-cupressocyparis-leylandii","title":"Leighton Green - Cupressocyparis leylandii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeighton Green (\u003cem\u003eCupressocyparis leylandii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Leighton Green') is the quickest way to put a tall evergreen wall along a boundary. Left untrimmed it runs to about 12m tall and 4m wide, but clipped twice a year it holds between 2m and 6m, narrow enough for a suburban fence line. The fine foliage is dense enough to stop a view outright. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into a solid screen 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\u003eSpeed no other conifer matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e In good conditions it puts on close to a metre of height a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold it at 2m over a fence, or 5m to 6m to screen a two storey neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and salt tolerant, so it works on coastal blocks and open rural boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and dry are both fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy for cold inland and southern gardens, and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. A dense hedge along a busy road also takes the edge off traffic noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage holds a sharp edge, so it clips into an architectural hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks on rural blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row filters wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed paddock needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Leighton Green in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth. This is a hedge for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia and southern Western Australia all suit it. In humid tropical and subtropical gardens it is a poor choice: wet heat brings fungal dieback and brown patches that never fill in. Northern gardeners are better served by a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003elilly pilly screen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil, but drainage is not negotiable. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost and gypsum through the trench. Mulch 75mm deep along the row. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often, twice a year, starting in the first season. It does not reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut past green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock and the multi packs, 140mm in tens, 200mm in sixes and 250mm in threes, suit a long boundary: they establish fast and cost a fraction of advanced stock per metre. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots and the 45L and 100L sizes arrive already branched and carrying height, which suits a short run or an urgent screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a planting trench before you start\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 for my boundary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1.5m spacing we recommend, divide the length of the run in metres by 1.5 and add one, so a 20m fence line takes about 14 plants. Closer spacing does not close the screen any sooner, it only puts the plants into competition. A double staggered windbreak row needs twice the number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets too tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot into bare wood. Leighton Green will not reshoot from old brown timber, so a hard cut leaves a permanent gap. Reduce it gradually within the green foliage, and start trimming early so it never gets away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does the hedge need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about a metre of width for a trimmed hedge, and set the row at least 600mm off the fence so you can get behind it. Untrimmed it spreads to around 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640332517695,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107227455,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107260223,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140107292991,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107161919,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100285452607,"sku":null,"price":113.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107194687,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51649358430527,"sku":"QLD","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44210679644479,"sku":"QLD","price":351.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100285485375,"sku":null,"price":627.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49680813719871,"sku":"QLD","price":683.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Leighton-Green-Cupressocyparis-leylandii.png?v=1766222033"},{"product_id":"brisbane-golden-wattle-acacia-fimbriata","title":"Brisbane Golden Wattle - Acacia fimbriata","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane Golden Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia fimbriata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you need a screen this year rather than in five years. It grows to about 6m tall and 4m wide with soft, fine, weeping foliage, and from late winter into spring it covers itself in fragrant golden ball flowers that pull in birds, bees and butterflies. Despite the name it is not a Queensland only plant: this eastern Australian wattle is frost hardy and grows well through subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees put on height as quickly. Planted 2m apart, a row screens usefully in its second and third year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent as well as colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden flower balls are fragrant, so a tree near a path or window is noticed before it is seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely undemanding soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it grows on the thin, compacted ground left after building work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that feeds bees and butterflies at flowering and gives small birds dense cover the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wind and cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and frost hardy, so it suits a farm windbreak or an exposed boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. The fine weeping foliage filters a view rather than forming a hard wall, which suits a boundary where you still want some light through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 2m spacing slows wind across an open block better than a solid barrier, which pushes turbulence over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming and can be held at 3m to 4m with a cut after flowering, though it will never be a formal clipped hedge. A single tree also suits a bush style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brisbane Golden Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, part shade if that is what you have. Being frost hardy it handles cold southern and tableland winters as easily as a subtropical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains, though like most wattles it resents waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound. Deep soak weekly through the first summer to get roots down, then it rarely needs extra water outside a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fixes its own nitrogen, so skip rich manures and use a low phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly. Tip prune young plants to encourage low branching and trim lightly after flowering, but never cut hard into old bare wood, because wattles are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest drawback.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wattles are fast because they are short lived, and this one gives roughly 15 to 20 years. Plant slower, longer lived trees behind the wattle row so they take over as it declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm packs, single 300mm pots and advanced 45L stock. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value choice, and they catch up fast. The 300mm and 45L plants give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in mild weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eCompare fast growing screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the trees shade each other out at the base, which thins the screen exactly where you want it densest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15 to 20 years. Use the wattle for fast cover and interplant something longer lived that will be established by the time the wattle needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost in a southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts as well as warmer ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44938135241023,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44210824479039,"sku":"QLD","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078204223,"sku":"QLD","price":124.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078236991,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brisbane-Golden-Wattle-Acacia-fimbriata.png?v=1766222041"},{"product_id":"red-sensation-cordyline-cordyline-australis-red-sensation","title":"Red Sensation Cordyline - Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Sensation Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Sensation') is the upright burgundy spike that gives a garden vertical structure without taking up ground. It reaches about 3.5m tall and only 1.5m across, holding a dense head of deep wine red strap leaves on a single clean trunk. It is frost hardy, salt tolerant and wind tolerant, which is an unusual set of credentials for a plant that looks this tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.5m by 1.5m it adds height in a narrow bed or a side passage where a shrub would crowd the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep burgundy year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour holds through winter rather than fading, and it lifts plain green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it stands up on a beachfront block where softer feature plants shred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers, then birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprays of scented cream flowers on mature plants, followed by small berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning regime, no staking, no spraying. Pull off the old leaves and that is it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant as a full stop at the end of a bed, or three staggered at about 1.5m apart for a repeated vertical rhythm along a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow habit suits tight paved areas. Be aware it sheds old leaves as the trunk lifts, so expect to pick up rather than never sweep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A front line coastal plant. A 400mm or larger pot holds one for years and keeps it to around 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Sensation Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the deepest burgundy. In shade the colour drifts towards bronze green and the head loosens. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy once established, so cold southern districts are fine after the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Sandy coastal soils suit it perfectly. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, because wet feet through winter is the one thing that reliably kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells, since it is genuinely drought tolerant once the roots are down. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the colour strong. Overwatering causes more losses than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Strip the browned lower leaves by hand to expose the trunk. Cutting the top off a stem makes it branch into several heads, worth knowing if you want a fuller shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. Tube and 140mm plants arrive as small rosettes with no trunk yet, and are the value choice for a group planting. The 300mm plants give an immediate result in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well: tough leaves, compact root ball. Some outer leaf tips may brown in transit, which trims off. Growth is fast in warm weather, and a trunk begins to form in the second or third year. 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\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eUsing cordylines in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A pot naturally restricts it to around 2m. In the ground, cutting the top off the trunk makes it branch into several heads at that height, which is the usual way to control it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. Cordylines shed their oldest leaves as the trunk extends, so browning at the bottom while the top stays clean is the plant working as designed. Pull the dead leaves off by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordyline is listed as toxic to dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Plant it where a dog that chews plants cannot get at the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44210919080255,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108374335,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108341567,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100287746367,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108308799,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Sensation-Cordyline-Cordyline-australis-Red-Sensation.png?v=1742471904"},{"product_id":"fern-tree-cyathea-cooperi","title":"Fern Tree - Cyathea cooperi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fern Tree (\u003cem\u003eCyathea cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e, also sold as \u003cem\u003eSphaeropteris cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest growing of the Australian tree ferns, and the quickest way to put a rainforest canopy over a shaded courtyard. It reaches about 5m tall with a frond spread near 3.5m, on a slim fibrous trunk that takes up almost no ground space. Its roots are non invasive and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Of all the tree ferns this is the one that moves. Given warmth, water and shelter it pushes a new flush of fronds through every warm month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean it can go close to paving or a pool surround where a shade tree would cause trouble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries our Pet Friendly rating, which matters for a plant at ground level in a courtyard a dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so the low corner that stays soggy after rain becomes an opportunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, unusual for a plant this lush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One mature fern changes the feel of a whole courtyard. Uplight the trunk and the silhouette does the work at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern groves and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart. At that spacing the crowns overlap into a continuous green ceiling while each trunk stays visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow trunk and contained roots suit a tight bed beside a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fern Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade is ideal, and shelter from hot dry wind matters most, because wind desiccates the fronds far faster than sun does. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and highland gardens choose a protected spot under a canopy and expect frond burn in a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture retentive. Dig in compost generously and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water the trunk and the crown, not just the soil. The trunk is a mass of aerial roots that absorbs moisture directly, so a daily hose over it in hot weather is the difference between lush fronds and crisp brown ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow release fertiliser in spring, plus the occasional bucket of weak liquid feed poured into the crown. Cut old fronds off close to the trunk once they brown, wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern Trees are grown in sizes from 140mm and 200mm packs through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots up to 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller pots arrive as a crown of fronds with no visible trunk yet, and they are the value choice for a grove if you can wait: the trunk lifts within two to three years in a warm garden. Large containers arrive already trunking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright with the fronds protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some frond damage in transit is normal, because the plant replaces its canopy within a season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives for habitat gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBuild the rest of the tropical planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered light suits it best. It handles more sun in a humid coastal garden where the air stays moist, but in a dry inland garden afternoon sun scorches the fronds however much you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fronds going brown at the tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry wind or a dry trunk rather than a soil problem. Hose the trunk and crown in hot weather, add a windbreak, and trim the spent fronds off. The crown replaces them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it carries the Pet Friendly rating. Note that the fine scales on the trunk and unfurling fronds can irritate human skin, so wear gloves when you groom it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108734783,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100288860479,"sku":null,"price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108702015,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108767551,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44217559908671,"sku":"QLD","price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108800319,"sku":null,"price":344.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100288794943,"sku":null,"price":1105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938286563647,"sku":"QLD","price":425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100288762175,"sku":null,"price":1138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938287808831,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44493501235519,"sku":"QLD","price":2590.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288729407,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fern-Tree-Cyathea-cooperi_30cce49e.jpg?v=1768454752"},{"product_id":"elephants-ear-plant-alocasia-brisbanensis","title":"Elephants Ear Plant - Alocasia brisbanensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe native elephant's ear (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia brisbanensis\u003c\/em\u003e), known in the bush as cunjevoi, turns a dark damp corner into the best part of the garden. It builds a clump about 1.8m tall and 1.5m across, with broad glossy leaves on upright stems, and unlike most big leaved tropicals it is an Australian native from east coast rainforest. It wants shade and moisture, so it works exactly where other plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves the size of a serving platter, in a position that gets no direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that looks tropical.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same effect as an imported alocasia, from a species that belongs in eastern Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pond edge or a low spot that stays soggy after rain suits it, and those are hard positions to plant well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill, easy to keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quick in the warm months, and cutting old leaves off as they yellow is essentially the maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside a path or a seat carries the space on its own. Allow 1.5m of clearance so the leaves are not brushed and torn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a lush understorey, the quickest way to deal with the bare gap under an established canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, ponds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles splash, humidity and damp soil. In a pot use 40L or larger and keep the mix damp, because a pot dries far faster than a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing native elephant's ear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade. Direct afternoon sun scorches the leaves and a burnt leaf never recovers, so plant under a canopy or on the south side of a wall. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and being frost tender it needs a pot that can move under cover in cool southern districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter, mulched 75mm deep. It tolerates wet feet, which is unusual and worth using on heavy or damp ground. Keep the soil damp, because a clump that dries right out will droop and mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer gives the biggest leaves. There is no pruning; cut old leaves off at the base as they yellow. After a cold snap the clump reshoots from the rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every part contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to people, cats and dogs if chewed. Wear gloves when you cut it back, and do not plant it where a young child or a chewing dog has unsupervised access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm multipacks, in 300mm and in 60L. The multipacks are the sensible way to buy for a mass planting. The 300mm gives a plant with a few full sized leaves already, and the 60L is an instant feature clump.\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. Some leaf damage in transit is normal on foliage this large, and new growth usually appears 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse tropical foliage for shaded gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eCompare shade tolerant 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\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if chewed, causing burning and swelling in the mouth. Choose something else for a pet run or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a mass planting. The leaves overlap into a continuous canopy at that spacing without the clumps fighting for root space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It is a rainforest floor plant and the leaves scorch in direct sun, particularly in the afternoon and in dry inland air. 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Each plant builds a clump around 2.5m tall and 2m across, holding broad glossy leaves upright on thick fleshy stems. It is the plant people picture when they say they want a tropical garden, and unlike most large leaved feature plants it gets there in two seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing to about 2.5m, so a blank corner reads as established garden within two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that carry a whole planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad arrow shaped foliage held upright rather than flopping, giving vertical structure that smaller tropicals cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the wet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so the low corner that stays damp after rain is exactly where this thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to prune or shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the old leaves as they yellow and that is the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for warm sticky summers, when many other feature plants stall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump against a wall or a dark green backdrop is usually enough. The leaves need light to be seen, so filtered light or morning sun shows them off better than deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a continuous tropical understorey. At that spacing the leaves interleave without the clumps fighting for root room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, ponds and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp ground and humidity are no problem, so pool surrounds and pond edges suit it. A large container on a shaded courtyard works too, provided you accept the watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Taro in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered light is ideal and morning sun is fine, but harsh afternoon sun scorches the leaf edges. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts frost will knock the foliage down over winter. Clumps usually reshoot in spring, though a hard freeze can kill them, so a pot that moves under cover is safer there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic, moisture holding soil. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, then water generously and often through summer, because leaf size is tied directly to how consistently wet you keep it. Feed for foliage: a nitrogen rich complete fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of the raw plant contain calcium oxalate and are toxic to people and pets if chewed, causing painful mouth and throat irritation. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when cutting old leaves off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm packs, 300mm and 400mm pots, and a 110L size that arrives as a full clump. The smaller pots carry two or three leaves and look modest in the box, then catch up fast in warm ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are large and soft, so a folded leaf or some edge damage in transit is normal. New leaves push through within a few weeks in warm weather. 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot large enough for a feature clump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing and enriching a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sheltered spot, often yes, but frost cuts the foliage down and the clump regrows from the base in spring. For year round looks, keep it in a pot and shift it under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The raw plant contains calcium oxalate and is toxic if chewed by people, cats or dogs. Plant it where curious mouths cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my leaves smaller than they should be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little water, too little food or too much direct sun. Giant Taro sizes its leaves to the conditions, so fix those and the next flush will be bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109095231,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100289581375,"sku":null,"price":644.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109062463,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100289646911,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44760632688959,"sku":"QLD","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965751882047,"sku":"QLD","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":44219755528511,"sku":"QLD","price":836.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Taro-Alocasia-macrorrhizos.png?v=1768454770"},{"product_id":"jade-goddess-bamboo-bambusa-boniopsis","title":"Jade Goddess Bamboo - Bambusa boniopsis","description":"\u003cp\u003eJade Goddess Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa boniopsis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a clumping bamboo, which means it screens a boundary without running underneath it. Canes lift to around 7m and each clump settles into about 3m of width, tall and narrow by habit. For a fence line that needs height rather than bulk, it is one of the quickest evergreen answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes rise from a tight crown, so no shoots cross the lawn or appear in the garden next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast height on a narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each season sends up taller canes, so a bare fence reads as a green wall within two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe beside a pool.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is fibrous and non-invasive, so it poses no risk to a pool shell, paving or pipework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for wind and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Canes flex instead of snapping, and humid coastal summers suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. On a wide boundary, a staggered double row at the same spacing adds depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the row back about a metre from the coping so leaf drop lands on garden rather than water. No root barrier is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump in a pot of 60cm or more makes a narrow vertical accent for a courtyard, and container growing keeps the height down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jade Goddess Bamboo 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 hard frost burns leaf and slows it badly; tableland and cold southern gardens need the warmest sheltered spot or a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil works, improved with compost. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly. Bamboo is a grass and responds to nitrogen, so a high nitrogen fertiliser in early spring and mid summer drives the new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed for shape. Every second year cut the oldest canes out at ground level, and strip the lower branches if you want the canes on show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are sold: 200mm in a pack of 6, 250mm in a pack of 3, a single 300mm pot, and 45L. The packs are the economical way to plant a long boundary and catch up within a season or two. A 45L plant arrives with formed canes and gives height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage is tied in for transit and a little leaf drop after planting is normal. Height comes from new canes at the base, usually from the second spring, not from existing canes getting taller. 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\/bamboo-screening-guide\"\u003ePlanting and maintaining a bamboo screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants that suit poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping bamboo, so the rhizomes turn upward close to the parent clump instead of travelling. The clump widens slowly to about 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart along the line. Any tighter and the clumps compete for water without closing the gap sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but not by topping, because a cut cane never grows taller again. Remove the tallest canes at ground level each year and let newer, shorter ones carry the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does, in a pot of at least 60cm with regular water and feed. Container plants top out well short of their garden height, which suits a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44228676649279,"sku":"QLD","price":548.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":44493265928511,"sku":"QLD","price":370.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44493265961279,"sku":"QLD","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100291088703,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44493265994047,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jade-Goddess-Bamboo-Bambusa-boniopsis.jpg?v=1741857905"},{"product_id":"goldstripe-bamboo-bambusa-multiplex-goldstripe","title":"Goldstripe Bamboo - Bambusa multiplex 'Goldstripe'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldstripe Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa multiplex\u003c\/em\u003e 'Goldstripe') gives you 5m of height on a clump only 2m across. The culms are green striped with gold, carrying fine foliage that filters light rather than blocking it outright. It is a clumping bamboo, not a running type, so it stays where you plant it without a root barrier. Planted 1m apart it closes into a tall screen 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\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizomes stay in a tight crown instead of travelling under fences and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight with almost no footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5m tall on a 2m wide clump, narrower than any tree of the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each new culm comes up close to full height in a single season, so the screen builds quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and wind tolerant, from tropical gardens through to cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and beyond one annual thin it asks for very little.\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 along the fence line. That spacing lets each clump reach full width while the canopies overlap above head height, which is where screening actually counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Topped at 3m and thinned yearly it makes a formal green wall with a texture nothing else matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm wide or more holds it to about 2.5m to 3m, which suits a balcony or courtyard. Potted bamboo dries out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Goldstripe Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Sun brings out the gold striping; shade keeps the culms greener and the clump looser. Tropical and subtropical gardens grow it almost year round, while in cool temperate districts growth pauses over winter. It is frost hardy once established, though a young clump appreciates shelter in its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. Dig the bed wide rather than deep, work compost through it, and mulch 75mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo is thirsty while establishing. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce. Feed a high nitrogen fertiliser in early spring and again mid summer, since leaf growth is what you are paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year in late winter, cut the oldest and thinnest culms out at ground level. Strip the lower side branches to 1.5m for a clean stemmed look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, 300mm pots, 45L and 500mm. The 200mm and 250mm packs are the sensible way to buy a long fence line: young plants that catch up quickly. The 45L and 500mm stock arrives as an established multi culm clump with real presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo travels well, though some leaf drop and a few browned tips after transit are normal and grow out. The first season goes into roots, so the tall culms come in year two. 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\/bamboo-for-screening-fast-lush-and-low-fuss-privacy\"\u003eUsing bamboo for fast, low fuss screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo-for-screening\"\u003eCompare clumping bamboo for screens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping bamboo, so the rhizomes stay in a crown that widens slowly to about 2m and then holds. Running bamboos are the ones that need barriers, and this is not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting crowds the clumps and makes thinning awkward later without closing the screen any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A culm reaches its full height in one season and then stops extending, so topping it at 3m holds it there permanently. Thin the old culms each year to keep the clump looking fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44228679041343,"sku":"QLD","price":688.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":44762639860031,"sku":"QLD","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44762639892799,"sku":"QLD","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100291187007,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44762639958335,"sku":"QLD","price":941.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44762639925567,"sku":"QLD","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Goldstripe-Bamboo-Bambusa-multiplex-Goldstripe.jpg?v=1741857906"},{"product_id":"timor-black-bamboo-bambusa-lako","title":"Timor Black Bamboo - Bambusa lako","description":"\u003cp\u003eTimor Black Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa lako\u003c\/em\u003e) is the screening bamboo you plant when you want drama as well as privacy. In mainland Australian gardens it reaches around 12m tall with a clump about 3m wide, the glossy black canes rising through lush green foliage. It is a true clumper, not a runner, so all that height stays exactly where you planted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy black canes.\u003c\/strong\u003e New culms emerge green and polish up to a deep lacquered black, so the screen looks as good from your side as it is private.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClumping, not running.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clump expands slowly at its base rather than sending runners under fences, the fear that puts people off bamboo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious height, narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 12m tall from a 3m clump, it screens a two storey neighbour where a hedge would take a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast when you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e New culms reach their full height within a season, so privacy improves in leaps rather than centimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits family backyards.\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 for a tall dense screen. Three plants cover most boundary sightlines; a longer run at the same spacing walls off a whole side of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit keeps canes clear of the water, though like all bamboo it sheds some leaf litter, so allow for skimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes flex rather than snap in wind, and a single clump against a rendered wall, uplit at night, is as architectural as planting gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Timor Black Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; in the tropics allow for more than 12m. It is frost tender: young plants burn, so cold inland and southern gardens should look elsewhere or shelter it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and well drained. Dig compost through the planting area and mulch generously; bamboo feeds close to the surface and rewards the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply two or three times a week through the first two summers. Established clumps still appreciate summer water, and a nitrogen rich fertiliser each spring drives strong new culms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin the oldest canes at ground level every year or two to keep the clump open and show off the black. It can also be topped to hold a lower screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur standard size is a 400mm pot, an established clump ready to plant and already showing cane colour. Larger 100L and 400L specimens are supplied on backorder for buyers who need an instant screen. New plantings sit quietly for a few weeks, then push fresh culms, each season's shoots taller than the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bamboo-for-screening-fast-lush-and-low-fuss-privacy\"\u003eBamboo for screening: fast, lush privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Bambusa lako is a clumping bamboo, expanding slowly from the base rather than running underground. The clump edge creeps outward over years, not metres per season, and is easy to trim with a spade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it screen a two storey house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly, by screening standards. From 400mm stock in warm climates, expect useful privacy within two to three seasons as each year's culms overtop the last. The 100L and 400L sizes shorten that wait considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 12m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Top the canes at the height you want and remove any culm that gets too ambitious at ground level. Bamboo does not resent hard cutting the way trees do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Light frost marks the foliage and hard frost can kill young plants. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; in marginal areas plant after the last frost in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100291383615,"sku":null,"price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100291350847,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51624868708671,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100291449151,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100291481919,"sku":null,"price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":48944521871679,"sku":"QLD","price":1379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51637632729407,"sku":"QLD","price":6669.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Timor-Black-Bamboo-Bambusa-lako.png?v=1766222086"},{"product_id":"giant-timber-bamboo-bambusa-oldhamii","title":"Giant Timber Bamboo - Bambusa oldhamii","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Timber Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa oldhamii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the quickest way to build a screen tall enough to block a two storey outlook. It reaches around 12m in a clump about 4m across, and it is a clumping bamboo rather than a running one, so it stays where you plant it. The canes carry foliage high, which is why it covers what a hedge never can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight a hedge cannot reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m it screens upper windows and the back of a neighbouring roof, not just the fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClumping, not running.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are non-invasive and the clump widens slowly from its own centre instead of sending runners under a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes push up through the warm months and reach close to full height in one season, then leaf out the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where other screens fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind, humidity, heat and wet soil are all fine, so it suits a damp low corner that drowns a conventional hedge.\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\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row for a tall dense screen. Closer than that and the clumps crowd each other, which makes thinning awkward within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Canes flex in a gale rather than snapping, and the open habit filters wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump reads as living sculpture, and a drift at 2m centres suits a large bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Timber Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the thickest canes. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so foliage burns in cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, and it tolerates wet feet, but it repays compost worked through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of emerging shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously through the first two summers, because new canes only size up when the clump is never short of moisture. Feed a high nitrogen or lawn fertiliser in early spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin the oldest canes at ground level each winter and strip the lower branches to show the culms. A topped cane never regrows its height, so shape the clump by removal.\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 and 400mm pots, and 200L. The 200mm and 250mm sizes are young divisions with a few thin canes and suit a long boundary. The 300mm, 400mm and 200L plants hold established clumps with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo travels well, though it often sheds older leaves in transit, which is normal. Expect the first season to go into roots, with the tall canes arriving in the second and third year. 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\/bamboo-screening-guide\"\u003eHow to plant and manage a bamboo screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo-for-screening\"\u003eCompare bamboo varieties for screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that stand up to wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping bamboo, so the rhizomes are short and the clump expands only a little each year from its own base. Running bamboos are the ones that travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 12m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot by cutting the tops, because a topped cane holds that height for life. The practical method is to remove the tallest canes at ground level each year, which keeps the clump around 6m to 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much litter does it drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo sheds leaves steadily rather than all at once, so there is light litter under the clump for most of the year. Left in place it makes its own mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44228719673663,"sku":"QLD","price":578.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":44762655326527,"sku":"QLD","price":526.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44762655359295,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100291645759,"sku":null,"price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44762655392063,"sku":"QLD","price":714.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100291678527,"sku":null,"price":1008.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100291612991,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100291744063,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51624956559679,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Timber-Bamboo-Bambusa-oldhamii.jpg?v=1741857907"},{"product_id":"slender-weavers-bamboo-bambusa-textilis-gracilis","title":"Slender Weavers Bamboo - Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Weavers bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa textilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egracilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is what to plant when you need height quickly and have almost no width to give it. Canes reach about 8m while the clump holds to 1m or 2m across, because this is a clumping bamboo rather than a running one. Planted 1m apart it closes into a tall moving screen within two to three seasons, which is faster than any tree will manage.\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 footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m of screen from a base barely wider than a wheelie bin, so it solves the narrow side boundary that defeats most screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots stay in a tight crown and expand slowly outward. No underground shoots surfacing in the neighbouring lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast once it takes.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come up at close to full thickness and shoot to height in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\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\u003eNarrow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row along a fence line or between two houses. A 600mm wide bed is enough soil for it, which is the whole reason people choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a container 600mm across and deep, though a potted clump stays shorter and needs water far more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes bend and the foliage filters rather than blocks, so gusts lose their force instead of eddying over the top of a solid fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slender Weavers bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, most upright growth, and part shade is fine with a looser habit. 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 warm sheltered aspect or a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. Dig compost through the row before planting and mulch 75mm deep. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, because a bamboo that dries out while establishing drops leaves and stalls. After the second year it handles dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo is a grass and it feeds like one. A nitrogen rich or complete fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer is what drives the tall new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or leaning canes out at ground level each spring. You can shorten canes to hold height, but the cut shows, so trim just above a node. Strip the lower branches for a clean legged look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, 300mm, 400mm and 45L. The multi packs are the sensible buy for a run of fence, since spacing is 1m and a long boundary needs numbers. The 400mm and 45L plants arrive as established clumps with several canes and useful 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 some leaf drop after transport, then new canes from the base in the first warm growing season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full clumping bamboo 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\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clumping bamboo puts up new canes at the edge of the existing crown, so the base widens by centimetres a year, not metres. It has none of the underground runners that give bamboo its bad name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a solid screen. Stretch to 1.5m if you want the canes to read as separate clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Top the canes at the height you want and trim the regrowth once or twice a year. Most home screens are held between 4m and 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109717823,"sku":null,"price":692.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140109750591,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44762723156287,"sku":"QLD","price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100291940671,"sku":null,"price":378.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109783359,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100291973439,"sku":null,"price":1008.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44762723189055,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100292038975,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100291875135,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Slender-Weavers-Bamboo-Bambusa-textilis-Gracilis.png?v=1742471977"},{"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":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"QLD","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":"sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum","title":"Sweet Viburnum - Viburnum odoratissimum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum odoratissimum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the most planted screening hedge in Australia, and for good reason. It grows fast, holds large glossy leaves right down to the ground, and takes clipping better than almost anything in its size class. Left alone it reaches about 5m to 6m tall and 4m wide; kept trimmed it sits comfortably at 2m to 3m. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall in two to three seasons, and the clusters of white spring flowers carry a genuine scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and dense with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of plants grow quickly. This one grows quickly and stays thick at the base, which is what actually delivers privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it works from tropical gardens through to cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold it between 1.5m and 3m. Stop trimming and it grows on into a small tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching takes formal hedges and topiary without going bare inside, because it reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and privacy screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a hedge you will hold at 2m to 3m. For a taller screen you intend to let run, stretch that to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters wind across an exposed block and takes the edge off road noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick leaves take salt wind without tattering, and clipped blocks and standards hold their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Viburnum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge. It grows in part shade, though the screen stays looser. Suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost dug through the whole trench rather than just the planting holes, and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the honest part. Sweet Viburnum is often sold as drought tolerant and it is not, particularly. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers and keep the water up in long dry periods after that. A hedge under water stress thins out and drops its lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer, more where the hedge is trimmed hard. Tip prune from planting so it branches low, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a wide range of sizes, from tube and 140mm packs of ten through 180mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, then 300mm and 400mm pots and on to 30L, 45L and 75L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value choice: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 30L and larger 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. 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse all hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare the core hedging range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eFast growing plants for quick privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/climbing-fig-ficus-pumila\"\u003eClimbing Fig, for covering a fence instead\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 for a clipped hedge at 2m to 3m. Stretch to 1.5m if you are letting it grow into a tall informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about a metre a year in a warm garden with water and feed, once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and slower again in cool temperate gardens and in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually water or nutrition. Uneven watering causes yellowing in the lower half of the plant, and a regularly trimmed hedge runs short of nitrogen. Deep watering and a spring feed generally fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45714645745983,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100294234431,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110438719,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110602559,"sku":null,"price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110471487,"sku":null,"price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140110537023,"sku":null,"price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110504255,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100294070591,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110569791,"sku":null,"price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100294299967,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652096262463,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":49545817227583,"sku":"QLD","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648137593151,"sku":"QLD","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Viburnum-Viburnum-odoratissimum.png?v=1766222107"},{"product_id":"emerald-lustre-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum-emerald-lustre","title":"Emerald Lustre Viburnum - Viburnum odoratissimum 'Emerald Lustre'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Lustre Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum odoratissimum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Lustre') is the fast, forgiving answer to a boundary you want covered this year rather than in five. Left untrimmed it reaches about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, holding large glossy leaves that flush bronze red before hardening to deep green. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid screen in two to three seasons, and it clips just as willingly to a formal 2m hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster screeners available, putting on close to a metre a year with water and feed behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig leaves read as lush.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, high gloss foliage rather than fine, so even a young hedge looks substantial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small white flowers with a sweet perfume that carries on still evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles coast and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, humidity and drought tolerant once established, so exposed boundaries and hot western fences suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes well.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from a cut, so it takes a formal hedge, a clipped pillar or a shaped pair at an entry.\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 makes the plants compete for water without closing the gap faster. For a looser informal line, use 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlocking an upper storey.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m untrimmed it is one of the few hedging shrubs tall enough to screen a neighbouring first floor window without becoming a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger pot sizes suit a matched pair either side of a gate, or a green pillar at the corner of a house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Lustre Viburnum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, glossiest growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting southern and inland gardens want a hardier hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep along the run, 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 back. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the leaf colour dark.\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. Use hand shears rather than a powered trimmer, because the large leaves get sliced and brown along the cut edge. 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 seven sizes, from tube stock to 45L. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six are the value choice for a long boundary: young single stems that need a season of tip pruning. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants are the middle ground, while 400mm and 45L plants arrive already branched and carrying 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, then new growth within four to six weeks. 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shiny-xylosma-xylosma-senticosum\"\u003eShiny Xylosma, a frost hardy hedge alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed before you plant a hedge\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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row for a dense screen, or 1.5m for a looser line. Planting closer does not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\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, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are mildly toxic if swallowed, so we would not recommend it where a dog chews on garden plants. The foliage is not the concern, the fruit is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647896158527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110700863,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100294463807,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110635327,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140110766399,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110733631,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44938260414783,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100294496575,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140110668095,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Emerald-Lustre-Viburnum-Viburnum-odoratissimum-Emerald-Lustre.png?v=1766222111"},{"product_id":"fountain-grass-pennisetum-alopecuroides","title":"Fountain Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides","description":"\u003cp\u003eFountain grass (\u003cem\u003ePennisetum alopecuroides\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as swamp foxtail, is the ornamental grass that does the most work for the least money. It forms a soft arching clump about 1m tall and 1m across, then throws up cream and pink bottlebrush plumes from late summer into autumn. It is genuinely tough: frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and one of the few grasses that also copes with ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement and texture that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plumes hold into autumn and dry on the plant, so the display continues after the flowering shrubs finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerant at both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant when established, but also happy with wet feet and coastal salt, which very few plants manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and suited to tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne job a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the clump back hard in late winter and it does the rest itself, while finches and wrens work the seed heads through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart. At that spacing the clumps touch and the planting moves as one mass, which is the whole point of using a grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, slopes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row 60cm apart softens a hard path edge without any clipping, and the fibrous roots knit into loose ground on a bank. One clump in a wide low pot works well on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing fountain grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It will survive in part shade but the clump opens up, flops and flowers poorly. Frost hardy, so it suits cool temperate gardens as well as warm ones; in cold districts it browns off over winter and reshoots in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including sand, clay and coastal soils, and unlike most ornamental grasses it handles a spot that stays damp. Water weekly through the first summer, then only in dry spells. It needs very little feeding, and overfeeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole clump to about 100mm above ground in late winter, before the new growth starts. Skip this and it builds a grey thatch in the centre and looks tired within three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding, and where not to plant it.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the honest drawback. Fountain grass sets viable seed and will self sow into adjoining beds, and it is a declared weed in parts of Western Australia and South Australia. Check your state and council rules before ordering, and never plant it where it can escape into bushland or a waterway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, in 140mm multipacks and in 200mm multipacks. Grasses establish so quickly that the small sizes are almost always the right buy: a tube planted in spring will be a full clump by the following autumn. Plants arrive with the foliage trimmed back for transport, which looks sparse in the box and is normal.\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 new growth within three to four weeks in warm weather, and the first plumes in the first or second autumn after planting. 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\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003eBrowse ornamental grasses for landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance planting ideas\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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart. Each clump reaches about a metre across, so they overlap slightly and the drift reads as continuous by the second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not run at the root, but it does self seed. In a maintained garden that is easy to manage by cutting the plumes off in late autumn. In parts of Western Australia and South Australia it is a declared weed, so check your local rules first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A low corner that puddles after rain suits it, where most ornamental grasses would rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44340847640895,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111782207,"sku":null,"price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296757567,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111814975,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fountain-Grass-Pennisetum-alopecuroides.png?v=1766222144"},{"product_id":"purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-advena-rubrum","title":"Purple Fountain Grass - Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Fountain Grass (\u003cem\u003ePennisetum advena\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubrum') is the fastest way to put colour and movement into a new garden bed. Burgundy foliage arches into a fountain about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, topped through the warm months with soft pink and purple plumes that sway in any breeze. Just as importantly, this is a sterile selection: it gives the ornamental grass look without seeding itself around the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour from the foliage, not just the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep burgundy leaves hold their tone all season, so the plant contributes even between plume flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterile and well behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike some ornamental grasses, this clone does not set viable seed, so it stays where you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to a finished look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely fast growing, tube stock builds into a full fountain within its first warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on tough sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and coastal salt spray all suit it once established, which makes it a mainstay of low water gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne cut a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintenance is a single late winter cut back. That is the entire program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside a letterbox, gate or pool corner reads as a designer touch, especially backlit by low sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a flowing sweep of burgundy that moves together in the wind. Offset rows fill fastest and read most naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row along a fence or driveway softens hard landscaping, with the plumes arching out over the edge from midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 400mm pot with fountain and plume, giving balconies the same movement as a full bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Fountain Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the deepest burgundy and the most plumes. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates. It tolerates light frost only: in districts with cold winters the foliage burns back after frost, then reshoots from the base in spring, while in frost free gardens it holds foliage year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, from sand to improved clay. It is not fussy about fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which established clumps are drought tolerant and largely self sufficient. A little slow release fertiliser in spring supports the flush of new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole clump back to about 20cm in late winter, before new growth starts. This removes the tired foliage and makes room for a clean, fully coloured fountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Fountain Grass as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes look modest on arrival but move quickly, reaching a proper fountain in their first warm season. The packs suit mass planting. If your plants arrive in winter looking bleached or cut back, that is the natural seasonal state, not damage.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eDesigning with ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse all grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fountain-grass-pennisetum-alopecuroides\"\u003eCompare the green leafed native Fountain Grass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it seed all over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 'Rubrum' is a sterile clone that does not produce viable seed, which is why it is the fountain grass we recommend. It spreads only as a slowly widening clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens to it in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free gardens it stays coloured year round. Where winters bring frost the foliage browns off, and the clump reshoots from the base in spring. Genuinely cold climates are better served by other grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year in late winter, shear the entire clump to about 20cm. Wear gloves, grab the foliage in a ponytail and cut straight across. Spring regrowth arrives fully coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a massed effect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart. The fountains touch within the first season and merge into a continuous flowing band by the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51644990718271,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111880511,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111847743,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100296986943,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Fountain-Grass-Pennisetum-advena-Rubrum.png?v=1766222147"},{"product_id":"pink-jasmine-jasminum-polyanthum","title":"Pink Jasmine - Jasminum polyanthum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eJasminum polyanthum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to choose when a bare fence needs covering quickly and you want perfume as part of the deal. A twining evergreen that reaches about 5m with support and spreads 3m wide, it knits through wire, mesh or lattice into a dense green screen within a couple of seasons. From late winter the whole plant is covered in deep pink buds that open to white starry flowers, and on a still evening the scent carries right across a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest climbers we sell, able to clothe a fence panel in its first full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The late winter flush is heavy, and the fragrance is strong enough to scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose pink buds open beside white stars, so the display reads pink and white at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and untroubled by heat or humidity, it performs from the subtropics down to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds early pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers at a time of year when little else is open.\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 Give it wires, mesh or lattice to twine through, and plant 1.5m apart along the fence for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot with a frame it makes a fragrant privacy panel for a small outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch or pergola post it stays a manageable feature if trimmed after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and established plants shrug off frost. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; established plants are drought tolerant. A light feed in spring is plenty, because overfed plants make leaves instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The job that matters. Prune hard straight after flowering, then trim regrowth two or three times through the warm months, keeping it on its frame, out of trees and clear of bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Jasmine as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, as 200mm pots in packs of 6, and as established 300mm plants already winding up their support. Tubes are small but move quickly; the packs suit a long fence run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well and settle fast, with new twining shoots usually showing within 3 to 4 weeks in warm weather. Orders 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scent through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine, a slower and tidier alternative\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 fast will it cover a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in spring at 1.5m spacing with something to twine through, expect real coverage in the first growing season and a dense screen by the end of the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It climbs by twining stems rather than sticky pads or invasive aerial roots, so it cannot grip masonry on its own. It simply needs wires, mesh or lattice to wrap around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hard prune straight after flowering, then two or three light trims through summer. Never let runners reach trees or shrubs, and keep stems off the soil, where they can take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, established plants handle frost in cool temperate gardens. Young plants in their first winter appreciate a sheltered spot while the root system develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341848015167,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112240959,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297969983,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112273727,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112306495,"sku":null,"price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Jasmine-Jasminum-polyanthum.jpg?v=1741857969"},{"product_id":"climbing-fig-ficus-pumila","title":"Climbing Fig - Ficus pumila","description":"\u003cp\u003eClimbing Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus pumila\u003c\/em\u003e) is the quickest way to turn a bare wall or fence into a sheet of living green. It grips hard surfaces by itself, so there is no trellis and no tying in, and it runs to about 5m high and 4m wide once it has something to climb. Planted a metre apart it closes into even cover in two to three seasons. Settle one thing before you buy: those clinging roots hold on properly, so this is a plant for brick, block, concrete and stone, not for render or paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt climbs on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial rootlets attach straight to masonry, so a plain block wall needs nothing added before you plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover, sold by the run.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest screening plants we stock, and the multi packs make a long fence line affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where others sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor compacted soil, salt air, humidity and the reflected heat off a wall are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, fences and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart at the base of the structure and about 150mm out from it, so the roots have soil to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they travel and knit a bank together. Mass plant at 1m centres and let them join up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficult groundcover positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry shade under established trees, narrow side passages and the hot strip beside a driveway, where lawn gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Climbing Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun through to fairly deep shade, which is unusual in a climber this quick. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, but it takes light frost only, so frost prone inland and southern districts want a warm sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil and copes with the thin compacted ground you find along a wall. Drainage still matters, so loosen the hole, work compost through it and mulch 50mm 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 while it attaches, then water only in long dry spells. A light feed of general garden fertiliser in early spring speeds the cover along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in spring and again in late summer to hold the sheet flat and stop older growth thickening into woody stems that stand proud of the wall. Wear gloves, as the milky sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, in 140mm packs of ten and in 200mm packs of six. You buy this one by the run, so the packs make sense: ten plants cover roughly 10m of fence at the recommended spacing. Plants arrive young, carrying the small juvenile leaf, and it is normal for them to sit for a few weeks putting down roots before the first runners take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber and creeper range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eOther fast growing plants for quick cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum for a freestanding screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound brick, block, concrete or stone, no. On render, paint or timber it leaves root marks when it is pulled off, and over years it can work into soft mortar and cladding joints. Choose the surface before you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart along the base of the wall or fence. Planting closer does not close the gap any faster, and it makes watering the young plants harder while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis or wires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on a hard surface, where it attaches by itself. On a wire fence, or on timber you would rather it did not grip, run horizontal wires, tie the leaders in and trim the growth back to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341867217215,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112503103,"sku":null,"price":152.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112535871,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Climbing-Fig-Ficus-pumila_2a9be420.png?v=1768454887"},{"product_id":"fairy-iris-dietes-grandiflora","title":"Fairy Iris - Dietes grandiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy Iris (\u003cem\u003eDietes grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant landscapers reach for when a bed has to look good with almost no attention. It forms an upright evergreen clump about 1.2m tall and 1m across, and sends white iris flowers marked with yellow and violet up above the foliage from spring into summer. It takes frost, drought, heat, salt and wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives conditions that kill other plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable with wet feet, all in the one clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy upright foliage holds its shape in every season, so the bed never looks bare between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers with real detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is white with yellow and violet markings, held clear of the leaves on tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens all grow it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance in the real sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no annual replanting.\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 Plant 60cm apart for a continuous sweep. The clumps meet within a season or two and read as one planting rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not shed messy leaves into the water, takes reflected heat and splash, and gives vertical form against a flat pool edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, coastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a repeating accent, in an exposed coastal bed where salt wind burns softer plants, or in a pot 400mm or wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers; part shade gives fewer. Frost hardy and heat tolerant, so it works from the tropics through to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the coldest districts heavy frost can mark the foliage, which recovers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Sand, clay loam and ground that stays damp are all workable, and it will sit in a soggy spot that would rot most plants of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then it can rely on natural rain in most gardens. A light complete fertiliser in early spring lifts flowering, though it flowers without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not shear the clump like a grass, because cut leaf tips brown off and stay that way for months. Pull spent flower stems at the base and remove tired outer leaves individually. Every three or four years, lift and divide a congested clump.\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. Tubes are small divisions and the economical way to plant a large area, taking about two seasons to look established. The 140mm and 200mm plants are the usual landscape choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumping plants like this travel well, and a few bent or creased leaves after transit are cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots moving within two to three weeks and the first flowers the following spring, 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\u003eSee it used in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eguide to low growing border plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003estrappy and grassy landscaping plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the same look in a dwarf clump to 40cm, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer\"\u003eButterfly Iris Tiny Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck what else suits a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside 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 mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart, centre to centre. Closer and the clumps compete and lose shape; wider and bare soil shows for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back hard each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shearing leaves blunt brown tips for months. Remove spent flower stems at the base and pull out old leaves individually instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread or seed into the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clump widens slowly rather than running, but it does set seed, so remove old flower stems if you would rather not find seedlings nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341885010239,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100298789183,"sku":null,"price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112568639,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112601407,"sku":null,"price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fairy-Iris-Dietes-grandiflora.png?v=1766222170"},{"product_id":"white-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-white","title":"White False Heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite False Heather (\u003cem\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a small plant that works hard for its space. It forms a soft mound about 50cm tall and wide, covered in tiny deep green leaves and small white flowers that keep coming almost all year in warm climates. For edging a path, filling a pot or massing along a border, few plants offer this much flower for this little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without bloom, and in warm temperate areas it flowers from spring until the cold arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage forms a dense dome that holds its shape with only a light trim now and then.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants knit together within a season at 40cm spacing, so a new border reads as finished quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat, humidity and dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer in the subtropics does not slow it, and established plants forgive a missed watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings in the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little flowers are worked constantly by bees and butterflies.\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 40cm apart for a continuous low border along a path or garden bed. It gives the clipped look of a miniature hedge without the clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 40cm spacing it covers open ground in soft drifts, suppressing weeds once the canopy closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact in a container, sheds very little, and handles the reflected heat around a pool better than most fine leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white false heather in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of light shade. It is at its best in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so in colder districts treat it as a plant for pots that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Work compost through sandy beds to hold moisture, and avoid spots that stay wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water two or three times a week for the first month, then weekly through the first summer. Established plants are surprisingly drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps the foliage dark and the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after the main spring flush and again in late summer if it looks shaggy. Avoid cutting into old bare wood; little and often keeps the mound dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it as single tubes, a 140mm pack of 10 and a 200mm pack of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long border and reach full size within their first year, while the 140mm and 200mm packs bring the finished look forward by a season. Small plants like these travel well and bounce back from transit within days.\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\u003ePrefer a touch of colour? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mauve-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-mauve\"\u003eMauve False Heather\u003c\/a\u003e, the lilac flowered form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\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 border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 40cm apart for a continuous border. They touch within a season and form a solid ribbon of foliage and flower by the end of the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost marks the foliage but plants usually recover. Hard or repeated frost kills it, so in cold districts grow it in pots and move it somewhere sheltered for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a year is plenty. A light all over shear after the spring flush keeps the mound tight, and it flowers again on the fresh growth within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well around pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It handles reflected heat, the odd splash and the exposed feel of most pool surrounds, and its fine leaves shed far less litter into the water than larger shrubs do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341894381887,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112699711,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140112732479,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-False-Heather-Cuphea-hyssopifolia-White.png?v=1766222179"},{"product_id":"illawarra-flame-tree-brachychiton-acerifolius","title":"Illawarra Flame Tree - Brachychiton acerifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Illawarra Flame Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees that genuinely stops traffic. In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. 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The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. 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New culms push up green then take on a chalky white bloom, and a mature clump settles at around 8m tall and 3m across. The roots stay where you put them, so it screens a boundary without moving next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth stays in a tight crown instead of sending runners under fences, which is the failing behind bamboo's reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite culms are the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The powdery pale stems are why you would choose this over a plain green bamboo, and they show best once the lower branches are stripped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight from a narrow strip.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8m tall in only 3m of width, enough to screen an upstairs window from a bed most gardens can spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement and sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine leaves on tall canes catch the breeze, softening a hard fence line in a way a clipped hedge never does.\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. That spacing lets each clump reach full width without crowding, and the gaps close within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots mean it can sit near paving and pool shells, and the fine leaf litter is easy to skim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is wind tolerant and bends rather than breaking, so a staggered double row at 1.5m filters an exposed boundary rather than stopping the wind dead. A single clump in a courtyard works as a living screen wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established but not repeated hard frosts, so cold inland districts and the tablelands should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil that drains. Bamboo is hungrier than most screening plants, so dig compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep to hold moisture over the shallow root plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers. Established clumps ride out dry spells but thin out. A high nitrogen or lawn fertiliser in spring and again in summer is what drives culm thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take out the oldest canes at ground level each spring and thin about a fifth of the clump. Strip the lower branches to roughly 2m to expose the white culms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 300mm pots, in 200mm plants in packs of six, and as advanced 45L stock. A 300mm plant is usually 1m to 1.5m tall with a few thin canes and will not look like a mature clump for two years, since bamboo builds roots first and then sends up thicker culms. The 45L stock arrives with real height and closes a screen far sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigid canes travel well, though some leaf drop after transit is normal. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bamboo-screening-guide\"\u003eHow to use bamboo as a screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants that suit a poolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into the neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping bamboo, so it widens slowly outward from the crown, roughly 10 to 20cm a year, and never sends runners. A spade around the edge every few years is the only control needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it screens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a usable screen in the second season and close to full height by year four or five. The first year goes into roots, which looks like nothing is happening and is entirely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin limits. A cut cane does not regrow from the cut, so height is managed by removing the tallest canes each spring and letting shorter new ones take their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44493355811135,"sku":"QLD","price":540.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44493355876671,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44493355909439,"sku":"QLD","price":537.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Bamboo-Bambusa-chungii.jpg?v=1741858023"},{"product_id":"hot-rio-nights-heliconia-heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-hot-rio-nights","title":"Hot Rio Nights Heliconia - Heliconia bihai x caribaea 'Hot Rio Nights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHot Rio Nights Heliconia (\u003cem\u003eHeliconia bihai x caribaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hot Rio Nights') carries the height and the colour of a tropical garden in one plant. Clumps lift to about 3m tall and 2m across, pushing up upright bracts in deep red edged with gold from spring through to autumn. It widens by a few canes each season, so it screens like a hedge without looking like one. Being frost tender, it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracts that hold for weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red and gold bracts are the display, not the small flowers inside them, and they last far longer than a bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree metres of green with no trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad paddle shaped leaves stack up the canes, covering a fence line or a pool pump at eye level and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill a bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come from the base each warm season, and a young planting reads as established by its second summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts soil that stays wet, including irrigated beds and low corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters go straight for the nectar sitting in the bracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed planting and informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. Heliconias spread by rhizome, so tighter spacing only sets the clumps competing instead of closing the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large leaves mean large litter rather than the fine debris that clogs a skimmer box, and the clump takes heat reflected off paving and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump against a rendered wall or beside a deck earns its space, especially where you want the colour at 1.5m and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hot Rio Nights Heliconia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and part shade suits hot west facing spots where the foliage would scorch. This is a tropical and subtropical plant. Gardeners from Darwin to northern New South Wales can plant it straight into the ground. Around Sydney and Perth it needs a frost free microclimate, and in colder southern cities treat it as a container plant that winters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and moisture retentive. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture separates a full clump from a thin one. Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a pot, and feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cane flowers once and then declines. Cut spent canes off at ground level to keep light into the centre of the clump. Lift and divide every three or four years if the middle thins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes. The 200mm pack of six is the value choice for a bed or a run of screening: young plants, but quick away in warm weather. The 300mm is the usual single plant size, and the 400mm and 500mm arrive as multi cane clumps carrying real presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect the plant to sit quietly for a few weeks, then push new canes once soil temperatures climb. 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\/heliconias\"\u003eBrowse the full heliconia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing plants for a poolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-care-basics-success-with-new-garden-plants\"\u003eGetting a new plant through its first month\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Even a light frost burns the foliage back. South of the subtropics, grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart for a massed planting or a soft screen. Any closer and the rhizomes compete without closing the gap any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a container at least 500mm across using good potting mix. Pots dry faster than beds, so water more often and keep feeding through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625546547519,"sku":"QLD","price":871.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100301115711,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49084549628223,"sku":"QLD","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44511968493887,"sku":"QLD","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51625546580287,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hot-Rio-Nights-Heliconia-Heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-Hot-Rio-Nights.png?v=1766222190"},{"product_id":"royal-poinciana-delonix-regia","title":"Royal Poinciana - Delonix regia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe royal poinciana (\u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the summer flowering shade tree that defines a tropical street. Given open ground it reaches around 10m tall with a canopy just as wide, and through the hottest months it fills with scarlet and orange flowers. It is fast growing and thrives on heat, but it is frost tender, so this is a tree for tropical and subtropical gardens only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering on a grand scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry red and orange blooms across the whole crown for weeks, then drop a carpet of petals beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, and quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy grows as wide as the tree is tall, so one specimen cools a lawn, driveway or outdoor living area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off searing heat and wet season humidity, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers draw nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies, and salt tolerance suits coastal gardens up north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big tree. It earns its place on acreage, large blocks, parks and school grounds, anywhere a 10m canopy is an asset rather than a problem. As a driveway or avenue tree, plant 10m to 12m apart; as a single lawn feature it works even better, because you can walk under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest warning: the roots are broad and shallow, so they lift paving and find pipes. Keep the trunk at least 8m from buildings, paths, pools and services. The seed pods are not pet safe, so rake them up if you have a dog that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing royal poinciana in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate, and where it will not grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens only. It suits far north and coastal Queensland, northern New South Wales and tropical northern Western Australia. Frost kills young trees, so in cool southern gardens around Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Hobart it will not make a tree. Choose a frost hardy shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It is not fussy about soil provided drainage is good, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. Avoid heavy clay that stays wet through the wet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering, feeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; go easy on high nitrogen lawn feeds, which push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune while the tree is young to build one strong leader and well spaced limbs, because long horizontal branches carry real weight later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are advanced container grown trees in 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L sizes, so you start with real height and trunk calliper. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, confirmed with you before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoinciana is semi deciduous, thinning out or dropping its leaves entirely through winter and the dry season. A tree arriving in the cooler months can look bare, which is normal; it flushes again as soon as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, 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\/delonix-regia-discovering-the-iconic-australian-flame-tree\"\u003ePoinciana growing guide, and how it differs from the Illawarra flame tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best shade trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee more flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Hobart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and needs tropical or subtropical conditions to survive and flower. In cool southern gardens it rarely recovers from its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from planting, and heaviest in full sun on a tree not fed hard with nitrogen. Larger container sizes give you a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Expect thinning or full leaf drop in winter and the dry season, then a fresh flush in spring ahead of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it give me shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA usable canopy takes about five to eight years from an advanced tree, fastest if you water deeply while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302983487,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100302721343,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302917951,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302688575,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44657177100607,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100302819647,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44657177133375,"sku":"QLD","price":605.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100302852415,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48747455545663,"sku":"QLD","price":1182.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100302885183,"sku":null,"price":1732.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":47286350479679,"sku":"QLD","price":4283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302754111,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302786879,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Royal-Poinciana-Delonix-regia_5e0de28a.png?v=1768454935"},{"product_id":"mauve-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-mauve","title":"Mauve False Heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Mauve'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauve False Heather (\u003cem\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauve') is the low edging plant that keeps flowering when everything around it has stopped. It settles at about 50cm tall and 60cm across, a fine textured mound smothered in small mauve flowers for most of the year in a warm garden. 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Ten plants give four metres of edge, and the row reads as one band by the end of the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 40cm spacing on a staggered grid, about six plants to the square metre. Once closed over it shades out most annual weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped, it holds a tidy 30cm to 40cm hedge along a path. One plant fills a 250mm to 300mm pot, and three make a trough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve False Heather in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but stays looser and leafier. This is one for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one real requirement. Work compost through the bed, and on heavy clay raise the planting line into a low mound. Mulch to 50mm, 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 only in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the flowering dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly two or three times through the warmer months. A plant that has gone woody and open at the base can be cut back hard in early spring and will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes. Tube stock is a young plant with a small root ball, and the sensible buy for a long run because it catches up quickly. The 140mm pack of ten covers about 1.6 square metres massed, or four metres of single row edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft growth can look tired after a few days in a box, so water it and give it a day in the shade before planting. Expect flowers within six to eight weeks in warm weather. 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\n\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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e for larger areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eplants that feed bees and butterflies\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 border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet by the end of the first growing season and the edge reads as continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in tropical and subtropical gardens, where there is rarely a month without flowers. In warm temperate districts expect a strong run from spring through autumn and a quieter winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A brief cold snap may burn the tips and the plant will reshoot in spring, but hard or repeated frost will kill it. In cold gardens keep it in a pot and shift it under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44712522285375,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140113551679,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100303376703,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mauve-False-Heather-Cuphea-hyssopifolia-Mauve.png?v=1766222217"},{"product_id":"red-silky-oak-grevillea-banksii","title":"Red Silky Oak - Grevillea banksii","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Silky Oak (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea banksii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fast native shrub for a hot, exposed block where softer plants give up. It settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, carries deep red brush flowers through the warmer months, and honeyeaters find it within days. It grows in sand, in poor soil and in salt wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that pull birds in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red brush flowers hold nectar over a long season, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work them daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster natives to reach screening height, so a bare fence line fills in within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, and content in poor soil once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding regime, no staking, no spraying. A trim after flowering is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine native foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply divided grey green leaves that read well against rendered walls and coastal light.\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 2m apart in a single row. This is an informal screen, not a clipped hedge, so expect a soft layered wall rather than a flat face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two staggered rows at 2m spacing filter wind, which serves an exposed block better than one tight line trying to block it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Queensland native hybridises with local grevilleas and has naturalised in parts of coastal southern Australia. Near bushland outside its range, plant a local grevillea instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Silky Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid to semi-arid gardens. Frost tolerance is light frost only, so the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and poor sandy ground is fine. Do not enrich the bed. Like most of its family it is phosphorus sensitive, so keep general fertiliser and manures away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water once or twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. If you feed at all, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build low branches, then cut back by up to a third after the main flush. It resents hard cuts into bare old wood, so trim lightly and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes. The 200mm pot comes in packs of six, the sensible buy for a screen, and the single 300mm plant suits a feature position. Both arrive as branched young shrubs, usually well under a metre tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrevilleas travel well, though some leaf drop and the loss of any open flower is normal. Expect three or four quiet weeks, then strong growth through the first warm season. Plants 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and prune grevilleas in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. It is a wide shrub at maturity, and crowding only makes the bases go woody and bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a native. In a warm garden with good drainage it often reaches 2m within two seasons, then slows as it thickens out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost is tolerated once established, but repeated hard frost is not. In frost prone districts keep it against a warm north facing wall, or choose a frost hardy grevillea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100304752959,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44949606236479,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49584498049343,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100304720191,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Silky-Oak-Grevillea-banksii.jpg?v=1741858073"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides","title":"Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to plant when you want a fence covered, a bank held and the garden perfumed for six weeks in spring. Given wires or a trellis it twines to about 4m and spreads roughly 2m; left flat on the ground it becomes a dense evergreen groundcover instead. It grows in more of Australia than almost anything else we sell, from the tropics to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush scents a whole courtyard, and in warm gardens it often repeats lightly through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a support it climbs. On flat ground or a slope it runs sideways into a groundcover about 300mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established, drought tolerant once the roots are down, and comfortable in coastal salt and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt twines, it does not drill.\u003c\/strong\u003e No aerial roots or sucker pads, so it will not damage mortar the way an ivy can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, screens and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run three or four horizontal wires 300mm apart and plant 1m apart along the base. At that spacing the stems knit into full cover without the tangle crowding causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart and left unsupported it spreads and roots down as it goes, which suits a bank too steep to mow, or a carpet under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing star jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade keeps the plant green and healthy but you will see fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and a young plant wants shelter through its first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, though it will sulk in ground that stays boggy. On clay, mound the planting position and work compost through. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce; established plants handle dry spells but flower better with water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year. Shear the plant back straight after flowering, because next season's buds form on the growth that follows. Old plants build a woody thatch and can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin, eyes and mouths, so wear gloves when you prune and keep the offcuts away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm, with several smaller sizes in multipacks, which is the practical way to buy for a long fence. Tube and 140mm plants are young and quick to catch up; the 300mm and 400mm usually arrive trained on a stake with several runners.\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 obvious runners in the first warm spell, and full cover of a fence panel in two to three seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full range of climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for banks and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore perfumed plants for near a doorway\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 many plants do I need for my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per metre, with wires or mesh to climb. A 10m boundary takes ten plants and reads as solid green in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with roots or pads, so it will not lift render or mortar. That does mean a bare brick wall needs wires or a trellis fixed to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The milky sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is not a plant for a run where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or a hard prune at the wrong time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779184619839,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100304916799,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114436415,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114534719,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114469183,"sku":null,"price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140114501951,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114567487,"sku":null,"price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100304884031,"sku":null,"price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114600255,"sku":null,"price":411.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100305080639,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100304851263,"sku":null,"price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100305113407,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides_bd3c4e72.png?v=1768454974"},{"product_id":"moreton-bay-ash-corymbia-tessellaris","title":"Moreton Bay ash - Corymbia tessellaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia tessellaris\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as carbeen, is a fast growing native shade tree with one of the most distinctive trunks in the Australian bush: a dark tessellated stocking of rough bark at the base that stops abruptly and gives way to smooth white limbs above. It reaches around 15m tall and 8m wide within ten to fifteen years. This is a tree for acreage, a paddock or a large block, not a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a spreading crown mean useful shade over a driveway, a shed or stock within five to seven years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sharp line where the dark tessellated bark ends and the smooth white trunk begins is unmistakable, and it improves as the tree ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles the hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so it performs where imported shade trees give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of white flowers bring in nectar feeding birds and insects, and mature trees develop the hollows local wildlife depends on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on acreage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Give a single tree at least 10m of clearance from buildings, and plan on a mature spread near 8m so it is not fighting a fence line in fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a rural block, plant 8m to 10m apart in a row. The tall open crown filters wind across a paddock rather than creating the turbulence a solid barrier produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a long rural drive, space trees 10m to 12m apart, which turns the white trunks into a rhythm along the approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moreton Bay Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with as much room as you can give it. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid districts. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting tablelands and cold southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including sandy, gravelly and poor ground, provided drainage is reasonable. Dig a wide planting hole rather than a deep one, since eucalypt roots run laterally, and avoid rich fertiliser in the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then leave it to find its own moisture. Feeding is rarely needed, and heavy nitrogen produces weak, brittle growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning in the first three years is worth the effort: remove competing leaders and narrow forks, which is what prevents limb failure later. Beyond that, leave it alone and have high work done by a qualified arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash is grown in a single size, 45L. That is an advanced tree, typically well over head height with a formed trunk and an established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree this size is heavy and is packed and moved upright. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake it for the first year against wind rock, and expect 1m to 2m of height a year once it is away. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eCompare the corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 15m tall and 8m wide in ten to fifteen years, and taller again with age. The roots are vigorous, so keep it at least 10m from buildings, paving, pipes and septic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most eucalypts it sheds bark and small limbs, particularly in dry summers and after storms. Good formative pruning reduces the risk, and it is a reason not to site it over a parking spot or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost is light. It tolerates light frost but not the hard frosts of the tablelands or cold inland districts, so gardeners there should look at a hardier eucalypt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307734847,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100307702079,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307767615,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780093342015,"sku":"QLD","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100307669311,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Moreton-Bay-ash-Corymbia-tessellaris.png?v=1742472317"},{"product_id":"bower-of-beauty-pandorea-pandorea-jasminoides-bower-of-beauty","title":"Bower of Beauty Pandorea - Pandorea jasminoides 'Bower of Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBower of Beauty (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bower of Beauty') turns a bare fence into something green and flowering faster than almost anything else. It is an Australian native climber that covers about 5m of fence or pergola, roughly 2m wide per plant, with soft pink trumpets carrying a deep rose throat from spring into summer. The foliage is glossy and evergreen, so the screen holds through winter. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into continuous cover within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink and white trumpets, heaviest in spring, repeating through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast without being a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines around wire and lattice rather than gripping with aerial roots, so it will not mark render and can be unwound when the fence needs painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The screen stays dense in winter, which matters if the point of it is blocking a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and genuinely drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers, and older stems give small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run two or three horizontal wires 300mm apart along the fence and plant 1.5m in front of them. Closer spacing does not fill the gap faster, it only makes the base woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and carports.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per post covers a standard bay. Tie the leaders up the post, then let it run across the beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot with a trellis suits apartments where the screening has to be removable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bower of Beauty in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but the display drops off. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens need a warm north facing wall or a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, provided water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound and dig compost through the whole bed. 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 to weekly. A complete fertiliser in early spring and again after the main flush keeps growth steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie the leading stems where you want them for the first year, or the plant piles up at the base and leaves the top bare. Prune after flowering, and cut back hard to a framework every three or four years.\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 packs suit a fence run, since a 12m boundary takes eight plants at 1.5m spacing. The 300mm size arrives larger and suits a single pergola post, or a pot that has to perform straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a slow first month while roots establish, then rapid growth 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbers range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening plants for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eShop Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-space-how-to-create-a-thriving-vertical-garden\"\u003eHow to build a vertical garden\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 along a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart, in a single row in front of wires or lattice. That gives full coverage and keeps the base open enough to water and feed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with aerial roots, so it needs a support and will not pull render or paint off masonry. It does get heavy with age, so build that support properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list a plant as pet friendly only where that has been confirmed for the species, and this one has not been. If your dog chews plants, choose from our confirmed pet friendly range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943095660863,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100307996991,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44780189778239,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50478862205247,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bower-of-Beauty-Pandorea-Pandorea-jasminoides-Bower-of-Beauty.png?v=1766222277"},{"product_id":"thomass-pohutukawa-metrosideros-thomasii","title":"Thomas's Pohutukawa - Metrosideros thomasii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas's Pohutukawa (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thomasii') is the compact form of the New Zealand Christmas tree, and the one that actually fits an Australian backyard. Instead of the 15m coastal giant, it settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, with dense dark green leaves, felted grey undersides and crimson bottlebrush flowers over summer. It is slow and steady rather than rampant, and salt, wind and drought barely register once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray and onshore wind are its natural conditions, so exposed front boundaries suit it where softer plants burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowers worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush shaped red flowers cover the canopy through the warmest months, and honeyeaters work them all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to plant near the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it sits comfortably in a courtyard or a narrow side garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge it or grow it as a tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes clipping well, so the same plant can be a 2m screen or a single specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and front boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in the first line of defence against salt wind, sheltering softer plants behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Being slow, the screen takes three to four seasons to close, then stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery leaves, reflected heat tolerance and no invasive habit make it safe near paving and pool edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant develops a broad rounded head, deliberate in a lawn or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thomas's Pohutukawa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade thins the canopy and the flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens, most of coastal Australia. It handles light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts are a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one real requirement. Sandy coastal soil is ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through: stagnant wet roots are the commonest cause of failure.\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 only in long dry spells. Feed lightly in early spring with a controlled release fertiliser; overfeeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering in late summer, when next season's buds are set. Tip prune young for a hedge, or lift the lower branches gradually for a small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 300mm and 45L sizes. Tube stock is young and single stemmed, the value option for a long boundary of a dozen plants or more. The 300mm is the everyday choice, already branched and ready to shape. The 45L arrives established, for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first year goes into roots. Flowering usually begins from the third summer on smaller sizes and sooner on advanced stock. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse small trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eAdd scent to a coastal garden bed\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 is it different from a normal pohutukawa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize and pace. The species reaches 15m and needs a park. 'Thomasii' holds around 4m by 3m, so it works as a garden tree or a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer planting will not close the gap faster on a slow grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower away from the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given full sun and free draining soil. Coastal conditions are what it tolerates, not what it requires. Hard frosts are the limitation, not distance from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have invasive roots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at this size. The full sized species can lift paving over decades, but a 4m compact form near a path or pool is fine. Keep it a couple of metres clear of drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643713847615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308750655,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115648831,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100308685119,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100308717887,"sku":null,"price":937.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780267864383,"sku":"QLD","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thomass-Pohutukawa-Metrosideros-thomasii.png?v=1766222282"},{"product_id":"white-paperbark-melaleuca-melaleuca-quinquenervia","title":"White Paperbark Melaleuca - Melaleuca quinquenervia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Paperbark (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca quinquenervia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant where nothing else will hold: wet ground, salt wind, heavy summer humidity. It is an east coast Australian native that reaches around 10m tall and 5m wide in a garden, with layered cream bark and bottlebrush flowers that bring lorikeets and bees. It grows fast and tolerates ground that stays damp for weeks after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low corners, swales and ground that puddles after storms suit it, which is rare in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it works on exposed beachside blocks and along fence lines that catch the weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Papery cream layers build up on the trunk, giving year round interest between flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife lands on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream bottlebrush flowers are heavy with nectar and pull in honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall screen, or in a double staggered row at 3m to filter wind across an open block rather than block it dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree gives light shade over a lawn within a few years, with a canopy high enough to mow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along creek lines, on the low side of a block, or as a first line of defence on a salt exposed boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the White Paperbark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens along the eastern seaboard and north, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable. Give it room: at 5m wide it is not a small courtyard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, from sandy coastal soils to clay and ground that holds water. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, after which established trees look after themselves in most seasons. A native fertiliser low in phosphorus in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering. Lift the lower limbs over the first few years for a clean trunk, or trim the leader early if you want a bushier, lower screen instead of a shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes. The 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 are the value option for a long windbreak, and they establish quickly. The 300mm plants suit a single garden position, while the 30L, 45L, 100L and 200L trees arrive with real trunk and height already on them.\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 a quiet month after planting, then fast growth through the warm season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ePaperbark trees: identification and care\u003c\/a\u003e for the wider group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e, from small shrubs to trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ewindbreak plants\u003c\/a\u003e for exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a shade position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 5m wide in a home garden. In coastal swamp forest it can reach 20m, but garden soil and root space keep it well short of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m from a building and keep it away from shallow pipes. It is fast growing with a spreading root system, and suits a larger block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is reliable through the warm coastal east and north, and unsuitable where hard winter frosts are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds bark and spent flowers, so it is not the tree for a pool surround or a formal paved courtyard. Over lawn or garden bed the litter simply breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115910975,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115878207,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100309307711,"sku":null,"price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115845439,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100309274943,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652327735615,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780285985087,"sku":"QLD","price":306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49618457592127,"sku":"QLD","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":50438182338879,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100309242175,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100309176639,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100309209407,"sku":null,"price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Paperbark-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-quinquenervia.jpg?v=1741858124"},{"product_id":"swamp-box-lophostemon-suaveolens","title":"Swamp Box - Lophostemon suaveolens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwamp Box (\u003cem\u003eLophostemon suaveolens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shade tree for the part of the block that stays wet. In a suburban garden it settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, growing fast enough to throw useful shade within a few seasons, and its roots handle the periods of waterlogging that would kill most trees of this size. Cream flowers through the warmer months bring in honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\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 Low corners, drainage lines and heavy soils that stay soggy after storms all suit it, which is rare in a tree of this scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quick for a native hardwood, so a 45L tree begins to cover a lawn or driveway in its first few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white and cream flowers are worked hard by birds, native bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, wind, humidity and dry spells are all handled, so coastal and exposed blocks are no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree over a lawn or an entertaining area gives a broad canopy roughly 6m across. Keep it at least 5m from the house and away from services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a tall screen. On an open or coastal boundary a staggered double row at that spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed site needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched trees at about 8m centres give a clean canopy line with room for each crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swamp Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the best shape and the densest canopy. 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 outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. It grows in heavy clay, sandy coastal ground and beds that flood after heavy rain. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot, backfill with the soil you removed, 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 a week through the first two summers, then it largely looks after itself. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lower branches over the first few years if you want clearance for mowing or parking. Beyond that the natural canopy shape needs no help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 200mm packs of six through to 200L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young single stemmed trees and the value choice for a long screen or windbreak. From 25L and 45L upwards you are buying a formed trunk and a real canopy, and the 100L and 200L sizes are the pick for immediate shade.\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 a quiet month after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003ePlanting into a waterlogged garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Swamp Box actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide is the usual suburban result. In its natural habitat it can pass 25m, so give it space and keep it clear of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a spot that floods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is its strongest card. It grows naturally in low lying ground that goes under after heavy rain. Permanent standing water is still too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly light frost is tolerated. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cold inland or southern districts choose a frost hardy shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49584488677695,"sku":"QLD","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44847443706175,"sku":"QLD","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584488710463,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44847443738943,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584488743231,"sku":"QLD","price":605.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780330451263,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swamp-Box-Lophostemon-suaveolens.jpg?v=1741858131"},{"product_id":"small-leaved-fig-tree-ficus-obliqua","title":"Small Leaved Fig Tree - Ficus obliqua","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaved Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus obliqua\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest fig that settles at about 12m tall and 12m wide in a garden, casting the kind of dense shade a lawn tree never manages. The leaves are small and glossy, the canopy is evergreen, and the little figs feed birds for months. It is a big tree with a vigorous root system, so it needs to be placed with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shade over a wide area.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spread of around 12m covers a whole backyard or a car park bay, and the small leaves make litter easy to live with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs ripen over a long window and draw in fig birds, currawongs and flying foxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which is a rare combination in a shade tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular shearing turns it into a tall formal screen or hedge instead of a spreading tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees and parkland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Best on an acreage, a large backyard or a commercial site with room for the canopy. Allow at least 10m from any building, pipe, pool or paved surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall screen, then clip the sides twice a year to hold a green wall well above fence height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits it to exposed coastal properties, and a single specimen with a clean trunk makes a genuine landmark tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaved Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soils, including sandy coastal ground, and it is drought tolerant once the roots are down. Improve the planting bed with compost 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, then reduce as it establishes. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and mature trees rarely need feeding at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from old wood, so it tolerates heavy reduction and formal clipping. Lift the lower limbs to walk beneath it, and prune in the warm months when wounds seal fastest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and as single 45L, 100L, 200L and 1000L specimens. The 200mm plants are young and cheap enough to plant a screen line, taking several years to reach useful height. From 100L upwards you are buying a tree with a formed trunk and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal for a fig, not a fault. Growth is quick once established in warm weather, and slower through a cool winter or a dry spell. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for figs and ficus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eCompare the full ficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees for large gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 10m, and further if you can manage it. The roots are aggressive and will find pipes, pool shells, paving and footings, so this is a tree for open ground rather than a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with commitment. Clipped twice a year it holds as a tall hedge or screen, but the root system keeps growing at full vigour regardless of what you do to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces small figs in quantity, and what the birds miss lands underneath. 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In a garden or street setting it settles at around 12m tall and 8m across, carrying a dense evergreen head of glossy leaves on a trunk that peels back to cinnamon, grey and cream. It is fast, genuinely tough, and once the roots are down it copes with poor soil, salt wind and long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper shade, reasonably soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and evergreen, so the canopy is doing useful work in a few years rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk sheds in strips to a smooth mottled surface, so it reads as a feature tree as well as a shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, wind and salt tolerant, so it holds up on exposed blocks and compacted urban ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leathery leaves rather than fine shredding litter, so gutters and paths stay easier than under a gum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e White and cream flowers through the warm months bring in nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over a lawn or driveway.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree at least 6m from the house and 4m from paving. The root plate is wide, so keep it clear of pipes and pool shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues and long driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart. At that spacing the crowns knit into a continuous canopy without the trunks crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and high screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m filters wind across a boundary and screens a neighbouring upper storey, which is height no hedge reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brisbane Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best shape and density; part shade grows more open. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It handles clay, sand and compacted ground better than most large trees, provided water does not sit around the trunk. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, more often in sandy soil, then it largely looks after itself. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Lift the lower branches over two or three winters to the clearance you want underneath, and remove competing leaders while the tree is young so it builds one strong trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from 140mm to 400L. The 140mm and 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for an avenue or shelter belt where you need numbers. The 400mm and 45L sizes are the usual garden starting point, while the 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L trees arrive with real trunk calliper and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is 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 after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum\"\u003eNative Frangipani, a narrower native alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing ground properly 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 Brisbane Box really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garden or street it settles at about 12m tall and 8m wide. The 20m plus figures come from trees in closed forest, which is a very different situation from an open lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 6m from the building and 4m from paving, pipes and pool shells. Pruning the top does not change what the roots do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. 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In rainforest it reaches 30m, but as a garden or street tree it settles at around 12m tall and 8m wide, with glossy compound leaves on a clean straight trunk. It flowers cream to white in spring, then sets woody star shaped seed capsules. Established trees handle drought, heat, humidity and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade within a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad and dense enough to cool a lawn, a driveway or a west facing wall, and it holds its leaves year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough, self reliant native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so a wet summer and a dry autumn suit it equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark glossy foliage, a straight trunk and attractive flaking bark, with no pruning programme to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreet tree pedigree and habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Councils across northern and eastern Australia plant it for compacted soil and reflected heat, and the flowers feed insects and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over lawn and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree 6m to 8m from the house shades a west facing wall within eight to ten years without threatening footings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m apart for a matched row; closer spacing draws the trees up narrow rather than letting each canopy widen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage it makes a fine upper storey in a mixed shelter belt, filtering wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Teak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal New South Wales, the Top End and warmer parts of Western Australia. Light frost only, so cold tablelands and inland southern districts are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil type, clay included, provided water does not sit around the crown. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot and mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first two summers, then only in dry spells. A native fertiliser each spring for the first few years speeds establishment; mature trees need none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders while the tree is young so it builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches as it gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tube and 200mm packs of six through 300mm to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced stock. Tubes and 200mm packs suit revegetation, shelter belts and any job planted in numbers, and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L sizes suit a single garden tree, while 200L and 400L trees arrive with real height and calliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season, then half a metre to a metre a year in warm conditions. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare shade trees by mature size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003ePlant a native garden underneath it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing the ground before you plant a tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 8m wide over a couple of decades. The 30m figure quoted for the species applies to closed rainforest, not to open garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 6m, and further if you can, so the mature canopy has room and gutters stay clear. Keep it away from courtyards and narrow side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffectively yes in warm climates. It can shed some leaves briefly in a dry winter, but it does not go bare like a deciduous tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than most large trees. The woody capsules are worth raking off lawn and paving, and leaf drop is light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641947488575,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100310454591,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116140351,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310421823,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116107583,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310356287,"sku":null,"price":376.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837390385471,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100310323519,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48837375918399,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48837375951167,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":50440393720127,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100310290751,"sku":null,"price":10491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310225215,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100310257983,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Australian-Teak-Tree-Flindersia-australis.png?v=1766222324"},{"product_id":"silver-ash-tree-flindersia-schottiana","title":"Silver Ash Tree - Flindersia schottiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Ash (\u003cem\u003eFlindersia schottiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian rainforest tree that delivers genuine canopy inside a decade. In a garden it grows to about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years, a fraction of the 30m it reaches in rainforest, and carries fragrant sprays of cream flowers that bring birds through the crown. For a fast, handsome native shade tree, few do the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast native canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the quicker Australian rainforest trees in cultivation, which means real summer shade while the kids are still young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers, busy birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower sprays perfume the air and keep nectar feeding birds working the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and comfortable in coastal air and humidity, it holds together where brittle exotics shed limbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight trunk and full crown give it the bearing of a park tree, at a size a suburban block can still carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sited north of an outdoor living area it earns its keep every summer. Allow for the 7m crown when choosing the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall canopy screen that filters wind and blocks a neighbouring second storey without hedging effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m spacing reads as a proper avenue within ten years, on a tree that will not need replacing in twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade when young. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates, and it takes light frost only once established, so cold tableland and southern inland gardens should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through the planting area gets it away fastest. It is a rainforest tree, so it appreciates organic matter and a thick mulch over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers; established trees manage on rain in most east coast seasons. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser each spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage a single straight leader when young and remove low branches early to lift the crown. After that, it shapes itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Silver Ash in five sizes, from 300mm pots through 45L, 100L and 200L to advanced 400L trees. A 300mm tree is a young whip that establishes fast and quickly overtakes larger stock planted the same day, while the 100L to 400L sizes buy immediate height and trunk. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling month after planting, then strong growth through the warm seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-teak-tree-flindersia-australis\"\u003eAustralian Teak, a tough relative in the same family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse our Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 30m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That figure comes from rainforest conditions, where trees race each other for light. In an open garden expect about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fast for a native canopy tree. With water, mulch and an annual feed, young trees put on around a metre a year in warm climates, slowing as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established trees shrug off the occasional minor frost, but regular hard frosts will damage it, so it is best from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 5m apart. The crowns meet into a continuous canopy while each tree keeps a sound structure, which matters at this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310683967,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44849349722431,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310651199,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100310585663,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837391761727,"sku":"QLD","price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780471386431,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780471419199,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44938387685695,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310618431,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Ash-Tree-Flindersia-schottiana.jpg?v=1741858139"},{"product_id":"jacaranda-tree-jacaranda-mimosifolia","title":"Jacaranda Tree - Jacaranda mimosifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jacaranda (\u003cem\u003eJacaranda mimosifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree that turns whole Australian streets purple for a few weeks each spring. In a garden it reaches about 12m tall with an 8m spread, growing quickly into a broad, flat topped canopy of fine ferny leaves. It flowers on bare wood, so the display is pure violet blue with nothing green competing. This is a big tree that needs room, and the room matters more than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of colour nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole canopy flowers at once in late spring, then carpets the ground in violet blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e With water and a warm season behind it, a young tree puts on real height within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage filters sun instead of blocking it, so lawn and understorey plants keep growing beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and able to handle coastal exposure and salt laden air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering period brings steady insect traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for a large garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 8m of clear width and keep the trunk 8m or more from the house. A wide, low branched canopy is far easier to plan for than to correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive or verge, jacarandas meet overhead in time and give the classic purple tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere not to plant it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are vigorous and run near the surface, so keep it clear of paving, pools, sewer lines and retaining walls. It also drops flowers, then leaves, then seed capsules, so avoid an entertaining area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jacaranda in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in an open position with room for the canopy. Jacarandas suit tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Mature trees take light frost, but young ones are damaged by it, so cold inland and southern districts must protect a young tree for its first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil suits it best, and waterlogging is what it dislikes most. On clay, plant high on a wide mound and improve a generous area rather than just the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in extended dry spells. A balanced slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to lift the canopy and remove crossing branches while the tree is young. Jacaranda wood responds poorly to heavy cuts on older limbs, so early shaping saves trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacarandas are grown here in eleven sizes: tube and 140mm packs of ten, then 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 30L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced trees. Small sizes are the value choice if you can wait, and they establish fast. The 30L and 45L trees are the practical middle ground, while 100L to 400L stock arrives with real trunk calliper and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/jacaranda-tree\"\u003eJacaranda trees in Australia: planting and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for Australian gardens\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\/trees\"\u003eSee the full tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m, and further if you can. The canopy spreads to around 8m and surface roots travel well beyond the drip line, which is what lifts paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced stock often flowers within two or three years, while a seedling grown tree may take five to seven. Full sun and restrained feeding both bring flowering forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far south can I plant one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it, which covers most coastal cities. Cold inland and hard frosting southern districts are marginal, because young trees are damaged by frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643464548671,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116533567,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116500799,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140116435263,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116468031,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100311503167,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140116402495,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100311437631,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100311142719,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652319215935,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780491735359,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100311535935,"sku":null,"price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100311470399,"sku":null,"price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44942983627071,"sku":"QLD","price":694.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100311634239,"sku":null,"price":1223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100311175487,"sku":null,"price":1168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637671002431,"sku":"QLD","price":1409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100311208255,"sku":null,"price":3499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44780491768127,"sku":"QLD","price":5637.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100311339327,"sku":null,"price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100311241023,"sku":null,"price":15537.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100311273791,"sku":null,"price":14850.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100311306559,"sku":null,"price":27500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jacaranda-Tree-Jacaranda-mimosifolia.png?v=1742472369"},{"product_id":"silver-trumpet-tree-tabebuia-argentea","title":"Silver Trumpet Tree - Tabebuia argentea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Trumpet Tree (\u003cem\u003eTabebuia aurea\u003c\/em\u003e, widely sold as \u003cem\u003eTabebuia argentea\u003c\/em\u003e) delivers one of the great flowering moments in a warm climate garden: clusters of golden trumpet flowers massed over silvery grey foliage in late winter and early spring. In Australian gardens it settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide, a manageable size for a front yard feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flowering display that stops traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree drops much of its foliage as the buds open, so the gold reads as a solid canopy rather than flecks among leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage the rest of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded, silvery leaves keep the tree handsome between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few statement flowering trees you can plant with confidence near driveways and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant once established, at home from the tropics to dry inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m here rather than the towering sizes quoted overseas, so it suits suburban blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a position with clear air and an audience: a front lawn, a courtyard corner, beside an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits repeated planting along a drive. Allow about 5m between trees so the crowns meet without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for smaller gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts light, dappled shade that lawns and underplanting cope with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Silver Trumpet Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles arid and semi arid districts with establishment watering. It takes light frost only: in marginal areas give it northern exposure and protect it for its first two or three winters, and in hard frost districts choose another feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits. It tolerates poor sandy soils better than most flowering trees; on heavy clay, plant on a slight mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove low or crossing branches while young to set a clean trunk, and leave the crown to its naturally rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as advanced stock in 100L and 200L sizes, you are buying real presence on day one: a formed trunk and a canopy that flowers within its first season or two in the ground. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with specialist transport quoted for your address, and everything is delivered Australia wide. Water it in heavily on planting day, stake loosely for the first year in windy positions, and expect new growth once the weather warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for every climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eMore trees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter into spring in most warm districts, though timing shifts with latitude and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift my driveway or paths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is classed as non invasive, which is unusual for a flowering tree this showy. Standard practice still applies: plant at least 2m off structures and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a brief leaf drop before flowering and spent flowers afterwards, concentrated over a few weeks. For the rest of the year it is a tidy, low maintenance tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100311765311,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100311798079,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100311732543,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938286235967,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584473768255,"sku":"QLD","price":1581.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100311699775,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Trumpet-Tree-Tabebuia-argentea.jpg?v=1741858150"},{"product_id":"jerilderie-red-tree-brachychiton-jerilderie-red","title":"Jerilderie Red Tree - Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJerilderie Red (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jerilderie Red') is the flame tree for gardeners who have run out of patience. It is a hybrid of the Illawarra Flame Tree and the Kurrajong, with the scarlet bell flowers of the first and the toughness of the second, so it flowers younger and more dependably. Expect a deciduous shade tree to about 8m tall and 5m across: native, drought hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers you will actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Illawarra Flame Trees can sulk for a decade. This hybrid was selected to bloom younger and hold a canopy of scarlet bells in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real shade tree at a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m tall and 5m wide, so it shades a back yard or a driveway without the scale of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant and content in poor soil, with the Kurrajong parent doing most of that work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorikeets and honeyeaters work the flowers, and it takes frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree in a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree gives dappled summer shade over a lawn, then sheds its leaves before flowering so winter sun reaches the house. Allow at least 4m of clearance from the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 6m to 8m apart. At that spacing the canopies meet overhead at maturity while each tree keeps a clean trunk and its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and poor soil tolerance suit an exposed paddock edge, particularly in arid districts where the choice of flowering trees is narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jerilderie Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room for a 5m canopy. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, a wider range than almost any flowering native tree. Young trees want protection through their first two winters in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in sand, loam, clay loam and poor rocky ground provided water moves away. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then it looks after itself. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years. Overfeeding a mature tree pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove lower branches in the first few years to lift the canopy, and take out crossing or damaged wood in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four advanced sizes: 400mm pots, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 400mm and 45L trees are the usual starting point, already carrying a straight leader. The 100L and 200L are semi mature specimens for anyone who wants a canopy in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so between late autumn and early spring it arrives with bare branches. That is normal. Expect roughly half a metre of height a year once established. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, which applies to the 45L and larger sizes, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing the right canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eMore native plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSooner than an Illawarra Flame Tree, which is the reason this hybrid exists. Advanced trees commonly flower within a few years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far should I plant it from the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 4m, which gives the 5m canopy room and keeps the trunk clear of footings and paving. For an avenue, space the trees 6m to 8m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a dry inland garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where it is at its best. It is drought, heat and poor soil tolerant, and it suits arid, semi-arid and Mediterranean districts once the first two summers are behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100313502015,"sku":null,"price":548.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100313436479,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117254463,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100313403711,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792847860031,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44792847892799,"sku":"QLD","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51647983354175,"sku":"QLD","price":2299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jerilderie-Red-Tree-Brachychiton-Jerilderie-Red.jpg?v=1741858186"},{"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":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100313927999,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100313895231,"sku":null,"price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100313993535,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100313862463,"sku":null,"price":1485.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44792899961151,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100314059071,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100314026303,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"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":"chanticleer-pear-pyrus-calleryana-chanticleer","title":"Chanticleer Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chanticleer pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus calleryana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chanticleer') is the answer to a tall screen in a narrow space. It reaches about 10m in height but only 4m across, holding a naturally neat upright shape without being clipped into one. White blossom covers the bare branches in early spring, glossy green summer foliage follows, and the leaves turn red and purple 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\u003eTall and narrow without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit is built in, so a 3m wide side boundary can carry a 10m tree without a yearly battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour distinct seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, dense summer green, autumn colour, then a bare winter frame that lets the low sun back into the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing, frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The symmetrical form holds itself, so pruning is a tidy up rather than an annual shaping job.\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 to screen a two storey neighbour or a view above fence height. The screen is densest through summer and open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a formal avenue that stays clear of vehicles, and a matched pair flanking an entrance is a simple, effective piece of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow footprint lets a courtyard or townhouse garden have a proper tree without losing the yard to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chanticleer pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best blossom and the strongest autumn tones. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is thoroughly frost hardy. Winter chill drives the leaf colour, so gardens in subtropical and tropical zones are better served by an evergreen screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor and compacted ground, as long as water moves through. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch to 75mm while keeping it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep soaks through the first two summers, then it is drought tolerant enough to manage on rainfall in most seasons. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare, taking out crossing branches and narrow forks. Heavy pruning spoils the outline, so a light hand each year beats a hard cut every five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from 200mm pots in packs of six through 400mm, then 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The small sizes are the value choice for a long avenue and catch up quickly. The 45L to 100L range is the usual middle ground, already carrying a clear trunk and a formed head, while 200L and 400L trees are for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eOur ornamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees that suit driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3m apart in a single row. Closer and the crowns compete, pushing growth upward and thinning the screen at the height you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it screen through winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It drops its leaves and the branch structure alone gives only partial cover from about June to August. If you need a screen every day of the year, choose an evergreen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get good autumn colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is best where winter is genuinely cold. In warm temperate gardens expect a shorter, softer display, and in subtropical gardens very little at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries small hard fruit that is of no use in the kitchen. Birds do eat it and can carry seed, so check local advice before planting near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140117745983,"sku":null,"price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100314714431,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117713215,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100314681663,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50342296387903,"sku":"QLD","price":390.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648018645311,"sku":"QLD","price":717.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648018841919,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100314747199,"sku":null,"price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648019038527,"sku":"QLD","price":2048.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648019235135,"sku":"QLD","price":4881.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100314616127,"sku":null,"price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100314648895,"sku":null,"price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chanticleer-Pear-Pyrus-calleryana-Chanticleer.heic?v=1741858200"},{"product_id":"kimberley-gold-grevillea-grevillea-kimberley-gold","title":"Kimberley Gold Grevillea - Grevillea 'Kimberley Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKimberley Gold Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kimberley Gold') is a fast growing native shrub that carries golden yellow and orange flowers for much of the year and brings honeyeaters in from streets away. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 2m wide, spreading wider than it is tall, which makes it one of the better plants for covering a slope or softening the top of a retaining wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow and orange spider flowers hold nectar through most of the year, so honeyeaters and lorikeets treat it as a fixed stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover on difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2m spread on a 1.5m frame fills a bank quickly and shades out weeds while it does it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt shrugs off the hard stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in poor soil, so it earns its place on a dry western slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tip prune a year keeps it dense. It needs no watering once established and no rich feeding at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for mass planting. At that spacing the plants knit into continuous cover in two seasons, which is what holds soil on a bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and heat tolerance make it a reliable front garden shrub within sight of the water, where softer plants burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a low informal shrub along a fence line, a driveway edge or a wide native border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kimberley Gold Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility, and it is genuinely happy in poor, sandy or gravelly ground. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Use a coarse mulch and keep it off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then let it go. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser or nothing at all. Standard garden fertilisers are high in phosphorus and will kill a grevillea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune after the main flush, taking up to a third of the new growth. Regular light pruning keeps it compact, but avoid cutting back into bare old wood, which is slow to reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, an established 300mm pot, so each plant already has a branched framework and is usually carrying some flower. For a mass planting that is a genuine head start over tube stock, because the ground cover closes a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and settle quickly. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and rapid spread through the first full season. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003egrevillea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning and feeding detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003egrevillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e and slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a native garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 1.5m between plants for a mass planting. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster and makes access for pruning awkward once the plants meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A cold snap on the coast or in a mild inland garden will not hurt an established plant, but repeated hard frosts will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native specific low phosphorus fertiliser, or none. Grevilleas evolved on phosphorus poor soils and a standard complete fertiliser can kill them outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tip pruning two or three times a year after each flush holds it around 1m and keeps the habit tight, at the cost of some flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44792967889215,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kimberley-Gold-Grevillea-Grevillea-Kimberley-Gold.jpg?v=1741858217"},{"product_id":"white-jacaranda-tree-jacaranda-mimosifolia-alba","title":"White Jacaranda Tree - Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Jacaranda (\u003cem\u003eJacaranda mimosifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is the white flowered form of the tree that colours half the country's streets each spring. It builds to around 10m tall with an 8m canopy, carrying the same ferny foliage and mass flowering, but in soft creamy white rather than mauve. It is fast growing and drought tolerant once established, an efficient way to get real shade over a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite where everyone else has mauve.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering is just as heavy, and the pale trumpets sit well against dark foliage or red brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDappled shade, not a black hole.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine ferny leaves filter light, so lawn and understorey planting keep growing underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gains height quickly in a warm garden, so usable shade arrives in years rather than decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant, which suits inland and Mediterranean gardens as well as the humid east coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering is a genuine nectar event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over a lawn or entertaining area.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the tree's best use. Allow the full 8m of canopy width and keep it that far from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched rows spaced 8m to 10m apart give the classic effect. Closer spacing produces drawn up trees that never develop the head the tree is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe honest about the drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, leaves and seed pods come down across the year, and the surface roots are vigorous. Site it away from pools, gutters, paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Jacaranda in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in an open position with room overhead. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, taking in Darwin, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. It tolerates light frost only, so young trees inland and in the tablelands need protection for their first few winters, and cold mountain gardens are the wrong home for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the requirement. It resents heavy wet clay, so on those soils plant on a raised mound with compost worked 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 two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed lightly in early spring. Heavy nitrogen produces soft leafy growth and delays flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it minimal. Shape the young tree by selecting a clear leader and removing crossing branches, then leave it alone. Heavy cuts on a mature tree produce a thicket of water shoots and spoil the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 140mm, 200mm and 250mm multi packs are the economical route for an avenue or a large planting, and because the tree grows fast they catch up quickly. The 300mm and 400mm pots are the standard single tree choice, while the 45L, 100L and 200L sizes arrive as formed trees with a clear trunk and height already made.\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. A tree that arrives bare in late winter is normal, because jacarandas drop their foliage briefly before the spring flush. 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\/jacaranda-tree\"\u003eJacaranda planting and care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse more flowering 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=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to avenue and driveway planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m, which matches the mature canopy width, and further again from pools, paving and drainage lines. The surface roots are vigorous and will lift pavers given the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from planting for an advanced tree, and longer for small pot sizes. Full sun, restrained feeding and a settled root system bring it forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Hobart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelbourne is workable in a frost free coastal suburb with a warm sheltered position, though flowering is less reliable than further north. Hobart and cold inland districts are too frosty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118303039,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118270271,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118237503,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50438719635775,"sku":"QLD","price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44792979456319,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118171967,"sku":null,"price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118204735,"sku":null,"price":605.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100315697471,"sku":null,"price":1223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":50438719668543,"sku":"QLD","price":2190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Jacaranda-Tree-Jacaranda-mimosifolia-Alba.png?v=1742472552"},{"product_id":"fine-leaf-pink-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf-pink","title":"Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaf Pink Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fine Leaf Pink') is a fast growing Australian native groundcover that stays under 15cm high and spreads to about 2m across. Fine bright green foliage hugs the ground and roots as it runs, and from late spring small pink and white star flowers cover the mat and draw bees and butterflies in numbers. For covering ground quickly on a bank, a verge or a hot dry bed, few natives do it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest native groundcovers available, spreading to 2m and closing gaps in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bee and butterfly magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small pink and white flowers keep pollinators busy through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, salt tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds soil in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e It roots down as it spreads, which makes it genuinely useful for stabilising loose slopes and batters.\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 1m apart for full groundcover. Given its speed, that spacing closes over within a season or two, and tighter planting simply wastes plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant along the top of a wall and let it cascade down the face, or across an embankment where its rooting stems bind loose soil against runoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed seaside blocks, and it drapes neatly between rocks without hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest mat and the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Wet tropical gardens are the exception, where humidity and heavy summer rain encourage rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils need no improvement. On heavy clay, mound the bed up by 150mm to 200mm and mix in coarse sand, because sitting wet is the main cause of patches dying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is ample, and overfeeding produces soft leggy growth that flowers poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back stems that stray onto paths at any time of year. If a planting becomes woody or open in the centre, shear the whole area back by a third in early spring and it will regrow densely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the practical choice for a large area, since this plant grows quickly enough that small stock catches up within a season. The 140mm packs give wider plants and a filled out look sooner on a visible bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before planting: the foliage is toxic to livestock, so it is not suitable for paddocks, horse properties or any bed a grazing animal can reach. It is not marked pet friendly for the same reason. Plants 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eCompare plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eFind more plants that attract bees and butterflies\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 square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing, roughly one plant per square metre. Because it spreads to about 2m wide, that gives generous overlap once mature and there is little benefit in planting closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it cover the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm sunny position with water through the first summer, expect a closed mat within one to two seasons at 1m spacing. Growth is slower in cool temperate gardens and through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is toxic to livestock, so keep it out of paddocks and away from grazing animals. It is not classed as pet friendly, so choose another groundcover if your dog grazes on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44792994038079,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118335807,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100315795775,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaf-Pink-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Fine-Leaf-Pink-2.png?v=1766222391"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/fast-growing-plants.png?v=1767934557","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/fast-growing-plants.oembed?page=16","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}