{"title":"Flowering Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom jacarandas and crepe myrtles to magnolias, ornamental pears and flame trees, this is the full flowering tree range: more than 200 varieties across every colour and climate. The right choice comes down to three things: when you want the colour to arrive, how much room the canopy has, and whether the tree needs to hold its leaves through winter. Stock runs from tubestock to advanced ex ground specimens, all delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a flowering tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with timing, because no tree flowers all year and the best gardens stagger the show. Deciduous magnolias open in late winter and early spring on bare branches. Flowering plums, cherries, crab apples and ornamental pears follow with spring blossom. Jacarandas turn on their purple haze in late spring, and summer belongs to the crepe myrtles, frangipanis, golden pendas and the tropical spectaculars like poinciana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen be honest about space. This collection runs from compact crepe myrtles that top out near 3m to a poinciana that wants an 8m canopy and a lawn to itself. A flowering tree jammed into a space half its size gets hacked into a shape that never flowers properly, so match the mature dimensions on each listing to the spot before you commit to the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe big families in the collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo dozen \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle varieties\u003c\/a\u003e anchor the summer end: compact Diamonds in the Dark selections for courtyards through to 7m avenue trees like Natchez and Tuscarora, all heat and drought tolerant once established. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e covers both camps, deciduous tulip flowered types for cool climate spring drama and evergreen grandifloras with year round glossy foliage. Blossom trees, the pears, plums, cherries and crab apples, are the cool climate champions, many doubling up with strong autumn colour. Australian natives carry the nectar: bottlebrush, wattle, grevillea, the Illawarra flame tree and golden penda all pull honeyeaters into the garden. And for frost free gardens there are the tropical showstoppers: poinciana, tabebuia, cassia, bauhinia and frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching tree to climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poinciana, golden penda, tabebuia, cassia, bauhinia and frangipani are at their best here. Deciduous blossom trees that need winter chill, like cherries and crab apples, flower poorly north of about Coffs Harbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e around Sydney, Perth and Adelaide. The widest choice: jacaranda, crepe myrtle, magnolia, ornamental pear and all the natives perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Melbourne, Canberra, Tasmania and the ranges. Ornamental pears, flowering plums, cherries, crab apples, deciduous magnolias and crepe myrtles all handle frost well. Skip the tropical group entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry inland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crepe myrtle, wattle, bottlebrush and white cedar cope with heat and low rainfall better than the blossom trees, which want a deep drink to flower well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and early care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every tree here flowers hardest in full sun, six hours or more a day. Dig the hole twice the width of the rootball and no deeper, water in heavily, and mulch 75mm deep keeping mulch off the trunk. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer rather than a light daily sprinkle, and stake loosely only if the site is windy. Keep large growers 4m to 5m clear of the house and major paving, and give avenue plantings 4m to 6m between trees. Feed once in early spring with a complete fertiliser; overfeeding a flowering tree buys you leaves at the expense of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flowering trees keep their leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden penda, bottlebrush, grevillea and the evergreen magnolias hold their foliage year round, which matters where the tree doubles as screening. Most of the rest, including jacaranda, poinciana and the blossom trees, drop leaves in winter or in the dry season. That is often a feature: winter sun comes through exactly when you want it. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e covers where leaf drop works for you rather than against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat suits a small garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact crepe myrtles sit near 3m, evergreen magnolias like Teddy Bear stay narrow, and a frangipani grows so slowly it can hold a courtyard corner for decades. All three also handle large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until a new tree flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost grafted and cutting grown varieties here flower within two to three seasons of planting. Seed grown shade species can take longer, and a tree in too much shade may never flower properly, so position matters more than patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work for larger trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and there is no minimum order. Advanced and large ex ground stock is freighted at cost, quoted for your address. Every tree carries the 30 day healthy plant guarantee. For pruning and variety detail on the summer flowering favourites, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003emagnolia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e are the places to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear","title":"Teddy Bear Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Teddy Bear') is the magnolia to plant when you want a screen rather than a shade tree. It reaches about 4m tall and only 2.5m wide, and it holds thick glossy leaves right down to the base instead of lifting into a bare trunk. Turn a leaf over and you find the reason for the name: a dense rust brown felt underneath. Large cream flowers open through summer with the species' heavy citrus perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m wide at maturity, so it screens a fence line without taking the garden bed or overhanging a neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser than Little Gem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows more slowly and branches more tightly. Less height each year, far fewer gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gloss on top, rust suede underneath, doing more work than the flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream blooms the size of a side plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots suit narrow beds beside paths, and it is 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 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing they knit into an evergreen wall while each keeps its natural shape, with no thin bare band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and reshoots reliably, so it can be held at 2.5m to 3m with one trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry is the classic use. In a 500mm pot or larger it stays nearer 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Teddy Bear Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers. Part shade works, but the screen stays looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Melbourne, Adelaide and the tablelands are comfortable. It also takes salt wind, which makes it a good coastal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather for the second year. Feed in early spring and late summer with a fertiliser for acid loving plants. Yellowing between the veins usually means the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tidy or shorten once summer flowering finishes, never in late autumn, or you remove next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 250mm packs of three and single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L, up to advanced 400L, 500L and 1000L specimens. For a screen the 45L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground: real height on day one, still light enough to plant without machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower. Expect roughly 300mm to 400mm of height a year once established rather than a metre, which is the trade off for the density. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-use-teddy-bear-magnolia-for-privacy\"\u003eSpacing and care for a Teddy Bear screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse other hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. Close enough to fill the gaps within a few seasons, far enough that each plant keeps its natural conical shape rather than being forced into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Little Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear is slower, denser and shorter, with heavier rust coloured leaf backs. Little Gem grows faster and taller. For a screen, choose Teddy Bear. For height quickly, choose Little Gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lift my paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very unlikely. The root system is fibrous rather than aggressive, which is why it suits narrow beds beside paths and driveways. Allow a metre of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104638783,"sku":null,"price":723.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44229760352575,"sku":"QLD","price":415.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100278505791,"sku":null,"price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104573247,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104606015,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140104540479,"sku":null,"price":775.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51649716060479,"sku":"QLD","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44229760385343,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100278440255,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100278309183,"sku":null,"price":1505.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"155L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100278571327,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100278538559,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47380146520383,"sku":"QLD","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L","offer_id":55100278604095,"sku":null,"price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51637682995519,"sku":"QLD","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":44943027372351,"sku":"QLD","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":44943027405119,"sku":"QLD","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Teddy-Bear-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Teddy-Bear.png?v=1768454591"},{"product_id":"little-gem-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-little-gem","title":"Little Gem Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Gem') is the evergreen screen for gardens with height to spare but no width. It reaches about 5m tall and only 2.5m across, so it fits a narrow side boundary or a large courtyard pot. White flowers open through the warmer months with a lemon and vanilla scent, and the roots are well behaved enough to plant near paving.\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 by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 5m by 2.5m it screens an upstairs window without swallowing the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its leaves, so the screen works in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white blooms 10 to 15cm across, from late spring into autumn, scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous and non-invasive, so it can sit near paths, driveways and pipes.\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 dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous wall while each tree fills out from the base. For a driveway avenue, stretch it to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it to around 2.5 to 3m. Be honest about the watering, because potted magnolias dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Gem Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth, though it copes with part shade. Give it well drained, slightly acidic soil with compost through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It is genuinely drought tolerant after two seasons. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e At home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and salt tolerant enough for coastal blocks. In cooler southern areas it handles frost once established, though protect young plants through their first two winters. It is not the pick for the wet tropics, where constant humidity encourages leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken the screen, and remove the lowest branches only for a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this magnolia from tubestock through to advanced 400L specimens. Tubes and 200mm pots arrive as single stemmed young plants, often under knee height, and take three to four years to screen. From 45L upwards you are buying a tree with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal, not a fault. Expect roughly 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia tree care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear\"\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e for a similar look at about 4m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart. Any closer and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps near the ground. For a row of individual trees, 2.5 to 3m gives each one room to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Little Gem Magnolia in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the better magnolias for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with good drainage, root prune every three to four years, and expect it to settle at 2.5 to 3m rather than 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non-invasive, unusual for a tree of this height, so it is one of the safer choices near paths and services. 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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":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106080575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106146111,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106178879,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51629629112639,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44198991266111,"sku":"QLD","price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649514668351,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100281487679,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Frangipani-Hymenosporum-flavum.png?v=1766222025"},{"product_id":"evergreen-frangipani-plumeria-pudica","title":"Evergreen Frangipani - Plumeria pudica","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria pudica\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the frangipani look without the bare winter sticks. It holds glossy dark green leaves all year, shaped a little like a fiddle, and carries clusters of pure white flowers with a yellow throat almost continuously through the warm months. At about 4m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a pool surround, where a traditional frangipani would eventually take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so winter is not ugly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary frangipani stands as bare grey stems for months; this one keeps its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, then it stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to useful height, then it settles near 4m rather than climbing over the roofline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pools and the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, with a canopy that does not shed constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and pruning is optional.\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 This is the job it does best. It takes reflected heat and chlorinated splash, keeps its leaves through winter so the pool area does not look bare in July, and stays out of the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant near an entry or against a rendered wall reads as sculpture. Give it 2.5m of width and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or larger with free draining mix keeps it smaller, flowering just as freely, and lets you move it under cover in a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Part shade keeps it alive but cuts flowering noticeably. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, coastal Sydney and coastal Perth are all comfortable. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and any frost prone district, pot it and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is non negotiable, because it rots in wet clay. Plant on a raised mound with coarse compost and sand worked through, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but let the soil dry between drinks, roughly weekly through the first summer and only in dry spells after. Cut watering right back in winter, and feed in early spring and mid summer with a low nitrogen fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is rarely needed; shorten a few stems in late spring for a fuller shape. Cuts release a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves and rinse your tools. That sap is also why it is a poor choice for a yard where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young and grow away quickly in a warm summer. The 45L and 100L sizes arrive branched and typically flower in their first season.\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. Plant in spring or early summer if you can; stock arriving in cooler months sits still until the soil 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plumeria-pudica-a-guide-to-the-enchanting-white-flower\"\u003eThe complete evergreen frangipani growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\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 frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps its leaves through winter and flowers for far longer, but carries little to no perfume. If scent is the whole point, a traditional deciduous frangipani is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender. In frost prone gardens grow it in a large pot, keep it dry through winter and move it under an eave when cold nights are forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough sun, or too much nitrogen from a general fertiliser. 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It settles at about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying heads of soft pink flowers through the warm months with a scent that carries across a courtyard at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent that reaches the whole garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open from late spring into autumn and perfume strongly in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive and shallow, so it can go near paving, a pool shell or a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small tree that acts like one.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives a modest backyard a real canopy without taking the whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, which suits a hot coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare grey branching through the cool months is a feature in its own right.\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 The classic use. The canopy throws dappled rather than heavy shade, and the flowers drop whole instead of shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn or a gravel bed is enough. The open, layered branching reads as sculpture even before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds one for years and keeps it nearer 2m to 3m, which is the practical route in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, the tablelands and cold inland districts need a large pot that can move under cover, or a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. On heavy clay, plant on a mound raised 200mm to 300mm and open the backfill with coarse sand. Wet winter soil causes stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells, and cut right back over winter. Feed a high potassium fertiliser in early spring and mid summer; too much nitrogen gives soft growth and few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shorten branches back to a fork in late winter if you want a denser head. Every cut releases milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight sizes are grown. The 200mm pack of six is the value option for a group; single 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees with one or two branches. From 45L through 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L you are buying an advanced tree with a formed head that flowers in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that arrives leafless in the cooler months is dormant, not dead. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eOur guide to frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eThe wider fragrant plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, everywhere except the wet tropics. 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Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. In the subtropics and tropics the tree survives but crops poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second year and something worth picking by the third, provided a pollinating variety is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44208164831551,"sku":"QLD","price":473.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964872519999,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Fuji-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Red-Fuji.jpg?v=1741857829"},{"product_id":"golden-penda-xanthostemon-chrysanthus","title":"Golden Penda - Xanthostemon chrysanthus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Penda (\u003cem\u003eXanthostemon chrysanthus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant in a warm garden when you want colour that stops people at the gate. Large clusters of golden yellow brush flowers cover the canopy from late summer into autumn, and every honeyeater and lorikeet in the area finds them. It is a rainforest tree from northern Australia that settles at around 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide in cultivation, with glossy dark leaves and coppery new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering with real presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads are large, dense and carried across the whole canopy, not scattered through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Out of flower it holds thick dark foliage, so it works as a screen and a shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, humidity and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off humid summers and coastal air, which is where many flowering trees fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can control the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes pruning well, so it can be held compact or grown on for shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a front lawn or a back corner gives flowering, shade and evergreen structure. Allow 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall dense screen. The canopies overlap well above fence height, and light pruning keeps the base furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 4m or more it makes an avenue that flowers overhead. Salt and heat tolerance suit warm coastal blocks, provided the site is frost free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Penda in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate tree, and it is genuinely frost tender: young plants can be killed outright by frost, so cool temperate, tableland and cold inland gardens are not suitable. In marginal areas use a north facing wall and protect the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining suits it best. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water up. This is a rainforest species, not a dry country tree, and wants consistent moisture through establishment and flowering. Deep water twice a week in the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells. Feed in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the flower flush. A light trim keeps the crown dense and builds flowering wood, and harder reductions are tolerated if you need to hold the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm, 180mm and 200mm multipacks and 300mm and 400mm pots, and in 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced sizes. Small stock is the economical way to plant a screen and catches up quickly. The 100L and larger trees arrive with a formed trunk and can flower in their first or second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then strong growth 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\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare flowering and shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee tall screening options\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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn far north Queensland rainforest it can exceed 25m, but in a cultivated garden it settles at around 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide. Pruning after flowering holds it lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and young trees in particular are damaged by even light frost. If your garden frosts in winter, a hardier flowering native is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main show is late summer into autumn, with a lighter flush often in spring. Flowering is heaviest in full sun and improves as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110307647,"sku":null,"price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110405951,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110373183,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100293775679,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110274879,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110340415,"sku":null,"price":404.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100293742911,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100293808447,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44255084446015,"sku":"QLD","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944625779007,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44657109303615,"sku":"QLD","price":1340.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":49545537388863,"sku":"QLD","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100293710143,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Penda-Xanthostemon-chrysanthus.jpg?v=1741857934"},{"product_id":"white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez","title":"White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez' is the flowering shade tree to plant when you want something worth looking at in all four seasons. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries trusses of pure white flowers through summer, then turns orange and red before dropping its leaves to reveal smooth cinnamon bark. A cross between \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL. fauriei\u003c\/em\u003e, it has the mildew resistance older crepe myrtles never had, and it is the largest of the common varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e White panicles open in early summer and keep coming into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bark carries the winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the leaves drop, the trunk peels back to smooth cinnamon and pale tan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe roots behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant near a driveway, path or paved courtyard without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance is the truth here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and frost hardy once established, and it grows in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe where dogs roam, and the summer flowers pull in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m across it suits a front lawn, courtyard or small back garden. Allow 3m from a wall or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a driveway or entry avenue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for canopies that just touch, or 6m apart to keep each tree separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor summer shade you can switch off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades a patio in January, then drops its leaves and lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the most common reason a crepe myrtle disappoints: it cuts flowering and invites leaf problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits it, including poor and sandy ground. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then a good soak every fortnight. After two seasons it handles dry spells alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and avoid high nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare: remove crossing branches, tip spent flower heads, and never cut the framework back to stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and south east Queensland all suit it. In cooler southern gardens flowering starts later and finishes earlier. It is not right for the wet tropics or unirrigated arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree comes in twelve sizes, from 140mm tubestock in packs of ten up to advanced 400L specimens. Smaller pots establish faster than people expect, while 45L and above give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or close to it. That is normal, not a fault: buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-crepe-myrtle-a-must-have-for-your-garden\"\u003eNatchez four season growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort on room? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-zuni\"\u003ePink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'\u003c\/a\u003e gives the same habit at around 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a run: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a flowering tree. 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In cultivation it settles at about 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide, evergreen and densely leafed, and from late summer into autumn it hangs long creamy white flower spikes through the canopy. The roots are well behaved, which is why landscapers keep specifying it near driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA serious flowering display on a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Curling ivory spikes up to 200mm long, carried in quantity and lightly perfumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not lift paving or chase pipes the way figs do, so it can go close to a house or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen shade and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is dense enough to shade a courtyard and block a first floor window, all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and good for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and pollinators work the flowers in late summer, and the tree is drought and heat tolerant enough for a hot exposed street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m wide it fits a suburban backyard without taking the whole lawn. Put it where you will see the flowers from a window or a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart. The upright habit and tidy roots make it a better neighbour to concrete than most trees this size, and a row of three or four blocks an overlooking window at first floor level, which a hedge cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the ivory curl tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; it tolerates part shade but flowers less. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poorer sandy ground. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, after which it only needs help in long dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because this proteaceae relative dislikes heavy general purpose fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Shape it or lift the lower branches straight after flowering, and avoid pruning in late spring or you will remove the flower wood. You may read that the species reaches 25m; that comes from wild rainforest trees, not open gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 200mm multipacks, 300mm and 400mm, and in 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. Tube and 200mm plants are young, single stemmed and the sensible buy for an avenue. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit one feature tree, and the 25L and larger stock arrives with a formed trunk and real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then strong growth through the warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eUpright trees for driveways and entrances\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a driveway or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the few flowering trees we would say that about. The roots are non-invasive, so it does not lift concrete or force its way into drains. Still allow 2m of clearance for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer into autumn, heaviest on trees in full sun. A young tree may take two to four years to flower well, and larger planted stock flowers sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart. 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In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. Site it where the flowering is seen from the house or the street, with open sky above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for larger gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is high and open, so it shades an area without smothering what grows beneath. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it 6m from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windy blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it gives a run of scarlet, and its wind tolerance makes it usable on open acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Flowering is tied to sun and to a warm dry spell before summer. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only once established, so frost free coastal districts are the safe southern limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, and waterlogging is not negotiable. On clay, plant high on a broad mound and improve a wide area rather than a single hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry periods. A native slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape in late winter while the tree is young to build a clean leader and lift the canopy. Mature trees need little beyond removing damaged wood. The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. 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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. 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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":646.95,"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":990.95,"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":3300.95,"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":"brownea-hybrid-brownea-grandiceps-macrophylla","title":"Brownea Hybrid - Brownea grandiceps × macrophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brownea Hybrid (\u003cem\u003eBrownea grandiceps\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emacrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Rose of Venezuela, a small South American rainforest tree grown for dense scarlet flower heads the size of a grapefruit. In an Australian garden it settles at around 7m tall and 6m wide, usually less, with a low spreading canopy that casts genuine shade. It is a collector's tree that needs warmth and shelter, and nothing else flowers quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you will not see anywhere else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight scarlet globes sit close to the branches, often low enough to look straight into, and hold for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew growth that performs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves emerge limp and pale pink, hanging like handkerchiefs for days before hardening into deep green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads carry serious nectar, so honeyeaters find the tree quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare, and stays a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seldom offered in Australia, and at roughly 7m it fits a suburban block as most rainforest trees do not.\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 warm, sheltered position where the flowers can be seen at close range, such as a courtyard corner or beside an entry path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade in a tropical garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy spreads wide and low, which suits an understorey planting of gingers, calatheas and ferns beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brownea Hybrid in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tropical and subtropical tree and nothing else. It is frost tender, so anywhere frost settles it needs a large pot that can move under cover. Partial shade suits it best, with protection from drying wind; full sun works in the humid tropics but scorches the soft new leaves in drier gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk. It resents compacted or shallow ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water plant. Keep the root zone consistently moist through the warm months, particularly for the first three summers, and never let a young tree dry out. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Remove crossing or damaged wood after flowering, and resist shortening the branches, since the flowers form on established stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is supplied in a 100mm pot and generally runs on backorder, because it is grown in small numbers. You are buying a young plant, usually under knee height, with a few sets of leaves and a single stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pots travel well and establish quickly in warm weather, but be realistic about the wait: a Brownea grown from a young plant takes several years to reach flowering size. Grow it on in a larger pot for a season or two before planting out. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eBrowse rare and collectable plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare other flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003ePlants suited to tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 100mm plant, allow several years of steady growth in warm conditions. Feeding, water and shelter shorten the wait more than anything else you can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Sydney, Perth or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the open ground with confidence. It is frost tender and wants humidity, so outside the tropics and subtropics treat it as a container plant that winters under cover in a warm, bright spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial shade is ideal, especially while young. Dappled light under taller trees mimics the rainforest understorey it comes from and keeps the soft new growth from burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it get too big for a suburban yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 7m tall and 6m wide it stays well within the scale of a normal backyard, and cultivated trees usually finish smaller than that. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it away from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm Pot (Backorder)","offer_id":44659789136191,"sku":"QLD","price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brownea-Hybrid-Brownea-grandiceps-x-macrophylla_7c673445.jpg?v=1742472194"},{"product_id":"forest-satinash-tree-syzygium-tierneyanum","title":"Forest Satinash Tree - Syzygium tierneyanum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forest Satinash (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium tierneyanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native screening tree for the damp corner of the block. It is a creek line species from northern Australia, so it copes with ground that stays wet after rain, and in a home garden it settles at about 8m tall and 4m wide rather than the 25m it reaches in the wild. Cream flowers in the warmer months are followed by edible white fruit that the birds find first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees sit happily in slow draining ground. This one grows along creek banks in habitat, so a soggy back corner suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers feed insects and the white fruit brings in fruit eating birds through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage all year and screens a boundary at 8m without the width of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and long humid summers are both handled without leaf burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row for a tall screen. That spacing lets each canopy fill out while still knitting into a continuous wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree carries a glossy canopy and a clean trunk, so it anchors a courtyard or a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8m by 4m it shades a seating area or a western wall without taking over a suburban backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Forest Satinash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and it is one of the better screening trees for a partly shaded aspect. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. It is frost tender, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and southern gardens with regular frosts are out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e More forgiving than most. It handles heavy soil and ground that holds moisture, though compost through the backfill still helps. Keep 75mm of mulch over the root zone and clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It is not drought tolerant, so a hot dry position needs irrigation. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow, so pruning is light work. Tip prune from planting to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only for a clear trunk. It reshoots from older wood if a hedge gets away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 300mm pots, 45L and 200L. The 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the value choice for a long boundary. The 45L is the middle ground, and the 200L arrives branched and carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is slow growing, size at purchase matters more here than with a fast screening plant. Expect a quiet first season, then steady rather than rapid growth. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eCompare the full syzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eCaring for syzygiums and lilly pillies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eOther screening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the screen faster, it just crowds the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 25m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That height belongs to old rainforest specimens on permanent creek lines. In cultivation, with normal garden soil and rainfall, expect around 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, better than almost any other screening tree we sell. Ground that stays damp after rain is fine, though water sitting permanently over the crown will still cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is edible and mildly tart rather than sweet. Most people leave it for the birds, which strip a tree quickly once the fruit softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305604927,"sku":null,"price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100305637695,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100305572159,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114764095,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140114731327,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100305670463,"sku":null,"price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779200446783,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100305506623,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305539391,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Forest-Satinash-Tree-Syzygium-tierneyanum.jpg?v=1741858081"},{"product_id":"coolamon-tree-syzygium-mooreii","title":"Coolamon Tree - Syzygium mooreii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coolamon Tree (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium moorei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the rainforest lilly pilly that flowers on its own trunk. Deep pink powderpuff blooms burst straight out of the bark and older branches in summer, on a tree that settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide in a garden. It is a rare northern rivers native, and few Australian trees stop visitors as reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on the trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink powderpuff clusters form on bark and old wood, a habit called cauliflory that almost nothing else in an Australian garden does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad glossy leaves hold a heavy canopy year round, so it shades as well as it features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare and worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A restricted rainforest species from northern New South Wales and south east Queensland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers, and the large white fruit that follows is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree an open position where the trunk is visible, since the flowers appear on wood rather than at the branch tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit while each tree keeps enough light to stay furnished low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a broad canopy at around 8m, and it tolerates wet feet, so it copes with the low corner that stays damp after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coolamon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable. Young trees want protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying wind while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, moisture holding soil is what it grew up in. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk. Unusually for a rainforest tree it tolerates wet feet, so heavy ground is not a barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and never let it dry out hard, since it is not drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tip prune young trees to build a framework, and resist cutting mature trunks or main branches, because those are the surfaces the flowers form on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The 45L is an established young tree and the sensible size for a screen line. From 100L up the specimens read as mature trees the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop or bronzing after transit is normal and grows out with the next flush. Growth is steady rather than quick, and trunk flowering begins once a tree has age and girth, so expect a few seasons before the full display. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003elilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the whole Syzygium group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eSyzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer and the lower branches shade each other out, thinning the screen where you need cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower on the trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree has real age and girth, usually several seasons after planting. Larger 200L and 400L specimens are much closer to flowering size than a 45L tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large white fruit is edible with a mild, slightly sour taste. Most people grow the tree for the flowers and leave the fruit to the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in an open garden, since it takes light frost only. A warm sheltered courtyard is the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305965375,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100305899839,"sku":null,"price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100305932607,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49545970155839,"sku":"QLD","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779253825855,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632715137343,"sku":"QLD","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632715301183,"sku":"QLD","price":3506.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305867071,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coolamon-Tree-Syzygium-mooreii.jpg?v=1741858083"},{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the kurrajong that fits a suburban block. Most of the family grow into paddock shade trees, but this one settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a front garden, a courtyard or a large pot. Each spring it drops its leaves and covers the bare branches in clusters of deep red and pink bells, and the roots are well behaved too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring leaf drop is the point: red and pink bells sit directly on the branches and the tree reads as pure colour for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m, so it suits a garden where a fig or a flame tree would be a long term mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, paths and a driveway edge without lifting them a decade later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a lawn or front bed carries the whole spring display, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work the nectar while it lasts. Allow 3m of clear width and site it where you see it from inside, because the flowering is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it stays below most rooflines and will not shade out a backyard, so it works on a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 60cm or wider with a free draining mix will hold it for years, and container grown plants stay smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Little Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so in the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens give it a warm north facing wall, or keep it potted to move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It tolerates poor and rocky ground but will sulk where soil stays wet. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit worked through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. To lift the canopy or tidy the shape, do it once flowering has finished. Pruning over winter removes the buds you have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 25L, 45L and 100L, all advanced sizes with a formed trunk and branch structure. The 25L is the practical choice for most home gardens and establishes fastest; the 45L and 100L arrive with real height for a spot where the tree has to work immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock may arrive bare or thinly leafed depending on the season. That is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect several quiet weeks while it settles, then a strong flush the following warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/unusual-trees-that-will-make-your-garden-stand-out\"\u003eUnusual trees worth a spot in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and deliberately so. It sheds its leaves ahead of flowering in spring, blooms on the bare branches, then leafs up for summer. In warm frost free gardens the leaf drop can be brief or partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or find pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species carries a non-invasive root rating, which is why it is one of the safer flowering trees beside a path, a courtyard or a driveway edge. Normal clearance from services still applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 60cm with free draining mix, water deeply rather than often, and repot or root prune every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306686271,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306489663,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306522431,"sku":null,"price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306587967,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779331289407,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792836456767,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44792836489535,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306555199,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kurrajong-Tree-Brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858088"},{"product_id":"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":"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. 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The crown is slender and lightly weeping, the roots are well behaved, and it is deciduous, so winter sun still reaches whatever grows beneath it. Purple pea flowers open in spring and the bees find them within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWisteria flowers without the vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple sprays hang from the branches each spring, without the pergola, wire and annual wrestling a climbing wisteria demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a small block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 6m by 3m it fits between a house and a boundary where a spreading shade tree would crowd everything out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, one of the safer choices near paving, a driveway or a service trench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant, so a hot western aspect or an exposed corner does not faze 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 tree in a lawn or courtyard carries the whole spring display. The weeping habit reads best where you can walk right around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 4m to 5m apart. The narrow crown means you are not cutting branches back off the car every second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 600mm or wider holds it for years at a reduced height, provided you water through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tree Wisteria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tablelands and hard frosting southern districts sit outside its range, and young trees want protection through their first two winters even in mild areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one real requirement, and sandy or gravelly ground suits it. On clay, plant proud on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit through the bed, then mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, because heavy nitrogen buys leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out crossing branches and lift the lower limbs in late winter, while the tree is bare and the structure is easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes. The 300mm plant is a young single leader tree that needs staking for its first year. The 45 litre is semi advanced, with a formed trunk and a head of branches already there. Being deciduous, a winter delivery may arrive bare, which is normal and not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the first real flowering in the second or third spring after planting. 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\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore options for a tight block: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003esmall trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting near paving: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003etrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003ebest trees for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to climbing wisteria?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a southern African legume in a different genus, and the name comes from the flowers, which hang in similar violet sprays. It does not twine, sucker or need a support structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate, roughly 30 to 50cm a year in a warm garden watered through its first few summers. Growth is slower in dry inland gardens and in cooler southern areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. An established tree shrugs off a light touch, but young trees need cover, and districts with hard winter frosts should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 600mm or wider with a free draining mix. Expect around 3m rather than 6m, and water consistently through summer, since a potted tree cannot chase moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47506695913791,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 ltr","offer_id":48837971968319,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tree-Wisteria-Bolusanthus-speciosus_628ea197.jpg?v=1742472482"},{"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":"fried-egg-plant-gordonia-axillaris","title":"fried egg plant - Gordonia axillaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eFried Egg Plant (\u003cem\u003eGordonia axillaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small evergreen tree that saves its show for the cold months: from autumn into winter it opens large white flowers with a centre of golden yellow stamens, each bloom living up to the name. It grows to about 6m tall and 4m wide in gardens, holds glossy deep green foliage year round, and drops its spent flowers whole so they lie face up in a carpet beneath the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when little else bothers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The autumn and winter display arrives exactly when most Australian gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe look of a camellia, with less fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single white blooms could pass for a camellia's, but the tree itself is a low maintenance thing that gets on with life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat evergreen screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage from top to base makes it a handsome year round privacy planting for boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolite roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non-invasive root system lets it sit near paths and garden structures without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter forage for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through the leanest months of their year.\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 Position it where the winter flowers and the carpet of dropped blooms can be admired: beside a path, outside a living room window, or anchoring a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a screen. The evergreen canopy closes into dense cover while each tree keeps foliage low on the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 6m it works as the single small shade tree a suburban block needs, casting light shade a garden bed can live under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fried Egg Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the densest tree and heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, handles humidity and wind, but takes light frost only, so avoid deep frost hollows and shelter young plants through their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like its camellia cousins it prefers well drained, slightly acid soil enriched with organic matter, and it sulks in strongly alkaline ground. Mulch well and keep the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers. Once established it needs water only in extended dry spells. Feed in spring with a fertiliser formulated for camellias and azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is required. Tip prune young screen plants for density, and do any shaping as the last flowers finish in late winter, before the new season's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fried Egg Plant three ways: tube stock for patient gardeners on a budget, 200mm pots in a pack of six, and advanced 75L trees with real presence. At the 3m screen spacing, one six pack plants around 15m of boundary. Evergreen stock travels in full leaf, so expect a healthy, furnished plant from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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\u003eBrowse companion \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e for the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare specimen options in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch tree to position with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-feature-tree-for-low-and-high-sun-spots\"\u003ethe best feature trees for low and high sun spots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called the fried egg plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower is a wide ring of white petals around a bold yellow centre, and spent blooms drop whole to lie face up on the ground. 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Established trees shrug off a mild white morning, but young plants need protection, and districts with regular hard frosts should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44792960614719,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100315435327,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117975359,"sku":null,"price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100315304255,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100315337023,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100315369791,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648090538303,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100315271487,"sku":null,"price":550.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100315402559,"sku":null,"price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fried-egg-plant-Gordonia-axillaris.png?v=1766222373"},{"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 (Backorder)","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":"white-michelia-michelia-alba","title":"White Michelia - Michelia alba","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Michelia (\u003cem\u003eMichelia alba\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for perfume above everything else. The narrow ivory flowers are small, but the scent carries right across a garden on a warm evening, and they open through most of the warmer months. In a garden setting it makes a dense evergreen tree of about 8m tall and 5m wide, with roots well behaved enough to plant near paving.\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 far side of the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e These flowers are used in the perfume trade for good reason, and one mature tree scents an entire courtyard at dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen screening with a canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves hold all year, so it screens in July as well as January, and it matures into a genuine shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit closer to paths, driveways and services than most trees of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and steady.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly, which keeps pruning demands low and makes it straightforward to hold at hedge height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a dense fragrant screen. At that spacing the canopies meet and the perfume concentrates along the line rather than dispersing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside an outdoor room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sited within a few metres of where you sit in the evening, it does more work than any flowering shrub. Keep it about 3m clear of the wall to allow for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in lawn spreads to about 5m and casts dense shade, with a trunk clean enough to sit beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Michelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with shelter from cold wind. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland, tableland and southern districts are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining and slightly acidic, improved with compost at planting. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it 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 weekly in dry spells. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again after the main flowering flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only if you want a clear trunk. Hard pruning is recovered from slowly, so take it in stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: a 300mm pot, then 100L, 200L and 400L specimens. The 300mm plant is a young single stemmed tree that will take several years to screen, which is the trade you make with a slow growing species. From 100L upwards you are buying a branched tree with real height and first flowering close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the larger sizes need clear site access and help to position. Expect a settling season before strong new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eA guide to the most fragrant garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eShop advanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow strong is the perfume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong enough to fill a courtyard on a warm, still evening and to be noticed several metres away. It arrives in waves rather than constantly, and is heaviest around dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is why the advanced sizes are worth the outlay. A 300mm plant takes several years to reach screening height, while a 100L tree gets there in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the mildest and most sheltered positions. It handles light frost at most, so cold inland, tableland and cool temperate gardens will lose it in a bad winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45764179394879,"sku":"QLD","price":345.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100316090687,"sku":null,"price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44793023660351,"sku":"QLD","price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100316123455,"sku":null,"price":2062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":50438355616063,"sku":"QLD","price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":50438355648831,"sku":"QLD","price":5474.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Michelia-Michelia-alba.png?v=1742472566"},{"product_id":"miami-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-miami","title":"Miami Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Miami'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiami crepe myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Miami') is a medium flowering tree that earns its place three times over in a single year. It carries deep coral pink flowers through the hottest months, colours up before dropping its leaves in autumn, then spends winter showing smooth chestnut brown bark on an upright frame. Mature size is about 5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban front garden and big enough to sit under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when little else bothers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy trusses of coral pink through summer and into autumn, holding on through heat that stops most flowering trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flower, autumn colour, then bare chestnut bark and clean branch structure in winter. Few trees this size do all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe to plant near paving, driveways and services, which is exactly why crepe myrtles line so many Australian streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once it has established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers bring in bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a front garden or a lawn does the whole job. Give it 3m of width and stand back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 3m to 4m apart along a drive so the canopies almost touch at maturity without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m it stays in proportion with a single storey house, the canopy casts dappled rather than heavy shade, and the deciduous habit lets winter sun into the rooms behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Miami crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade costs you flowers first and invites leaf disease second. This variety suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, most of the populated parts of the country. As one of the \u003cem\u003eindica\u003c\/em\u003e crossed with \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e hybrids, it resists the powdery mildew that spoils older crepe myrtles in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor ground, provided it drains. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then it manages on much less. A drink during a long dry spell extends the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring as the leaves break. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, removing crossing branches and thin twiggy growth and lifting the lower limbs to show the bark. Do not cut every branch back to stumps, which produces whippy growth and ruins the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 200mm in packs of six, 300mm and 500mm. Tubes and 200mm packs are the affordable way to line a driveway, and they grow quickly once established. The 300mm pot suits a single garden tree, and the 500mm arrives with a formed trunk and the start of a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. This tree is deciduous, so a plant delivered in winter arrives leafless and dormant, which is normal and in fact the ideal time to plant. 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\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle colour and size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering and shade trees\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\u003eWhen does it flower and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early summer into autumn in most gardens, with the heaviest flush in the hottest weeks. Removing spent flower heads often brings on a second lighter flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy tree arrived with no leaves. 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It is one of those rare shrubs with no real weak point: it takes frost, drought, salt wind, poor soil and even waterlogged ground, and every flowering brings the honeyeaters in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink brushes, native toughness.\u003c\/strong\u003e The candy pink flowers read softer than the standard red, without giving up any bottlebrush resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich brushes are a reliable feed station, so the hedge hums with life through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives where other shrubs drown.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet as well as drought, making it the answer for that low boggy strip beside the fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill its space.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower that reaches screening size within a few seasons from even small stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coast proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable from cool temperate districts to subtropical coasts, so it works in almost any Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense informal hedge around 1.5m to 2m. Trimmed after each flowering it stays full to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 1m to 1.5m apart, a drift of Candy Pink fills a bank or broad bed with foliage and seasonal colour for very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and wet spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it dependable within reach of sea spray, and beside dams, drains and downpipe outlets few flowering shrubs are this happy in periodically soaked ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Candy Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering; light shade thins it. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, handling cold inland mornings without damage once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: sand, clay, poor soil, wet ground or dry. Improve the planting hole with compost by all means, but this shrub does not need pampering.\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 let rainfall do most of the work. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring supports flowering, and mulch keeps the root zone even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly behind each flush, cutting just below the spent brushes. This keeps the shrub dense and encourages the next round of buds. Avoid cutting into old leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Candy Pink from cheap and cheerful tube stock, through 140mm, 200mm and 250mm multi plant packs sized for hedges and mass planting, up to established 300mm pots. Tubes are small but move quickly; a hedge planted from them closes in a couple of extra seasons. The 300mm plants give an instant sense of the finished shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottlebrushes are forgiving travellers and establish readily in warm soil. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new growth within a month in the warmer half of the year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore all Australian natives\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. The plants touch within a season or two and knit into a continuous informal hedge that still flowers freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush comes in spring, typically with follow up flushes through the warm months, especially on trimmed plants. Flowering is heaviest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Callistemons are streamside plants by origin, and Candy Pink tolerates periodically waterlogged ground that kills most hedging shrubs. It equally handles dry spells once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds really use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly. The brushes produce abundant nectar, and honeyeaters, wattlebirds and insect feeders work the shrub through every flowering. A hedge of it functions as a feeding corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836724244799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119744831,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119777599,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119843135,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119810367,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100318286143,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Candy-Pink-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Candy-Pink.png?v=1766222460"},{"product_id":"hannah-ray-bottlebrush-callistemon-hannah-ray","title":"Hannah Ray Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Hannah Ray'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHannah Ray Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hannah Ray') is the weeping bottlebrush that works as a small tree rather than a shrub. It grows to about 4.5m tall and 3m wide, with arching branches that sweep down to a soft weeping outline and large red brushes covering the plant in spring. It is fast, native, and it brings honeyeaters into a garden within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape that softens everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit reads as a small tree, so it breaks up a hard fence line in a way a clipped hedge cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes in quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy flowering in spring with a lighter repeat later, and honeyeaters and lorikeets working through it throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing native, so 3m of screening height comes within a few seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of wet feet, so it copes with a dry summer and a boggy winter corner alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and salt tolerant, suiting tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens including coastal blocks.\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. Closer than that and the weeping branches tangle into each other and lose the shape that makes the plant worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, windbreaks and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a drive, space at 3m so each crown keeps its form. On an open block, a staggered double row at 2m filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hannah Ray Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade gives a thinner plant and fewer brushes. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in hard frosting districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of heavy or damp ground than most natives. Clay is acceptable provided water moves through eventually. Work compost through the planting area, then mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it establishes. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering, since high phosphorus fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after each flush, cutting just behind the spent brushes. That one habit keeps the plant dense and improves flowering over time. It shoots readily from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 300mm. The packs are the practical way to plant a screen or windbreak, since a 20m run at 2m spacing needs ten plants. Tube and 140mm stock is young and single stemmed, and catches up faster than people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop on arrival is normal, and new growth usually appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Expect around 50cm to 1m of growth a year once the roots are away. 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\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eA grower's guide to callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants suited to windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. That is wide enough for each plant to keep its weeping shape while the canopies still meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 4.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming after each flowering flush holds it comfortably at 2m to 3m, and because it reshoots from old wood it stays leafy at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my bottlebrush flowering poorly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. Flowers form on growth made after the last trim, so cutting in late winter removes the coming season's brushes. Trim straight after flowering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836734107967,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119941439,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119908671,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100318384447,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119875903,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100318351679,"sku":null,"price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100318417215,"sku":null,"price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hannah-Ray-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Hannah-Ray.png?v=1766222464"},{"product_id":"reeves-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-reeves-pink","title":"Reeves Pink Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Reeves Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eReeves Pink Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Reeves Pink') is the weeping bottlebrush for gardeners who want the bird traffic without the usual crimson. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, arching into a soft weeping shape, and carries dusky pink brushes through spring and again in autumn. It is fast, forgiving and one of the few natives happy in both wet ground and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes are a soft rose pink that sits comfortably with white and silver foliage where a scarlet bottlebrush would fight everything around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within a season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers, and bees and butterflies follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm plant makes a useful 2m screen in two to three seasons with water and a light feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with the extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in damp soil, which is an unusual combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the weeping branches interlock and the row closes without the base going bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind do not trouble it, so it suits an exposed boundary where more delicate shrubs burn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it develops a small weeping tree shape, useful as a focal point in a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Reeves Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established, though a young plant in a hard frosting inland district is worth protecting through its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in clay, sand and everything between, and it tolerates ground that waterlogs after rain. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it needs very little. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting back into the spent brushes. That keeps it dense and encourages a second showing in autumn. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as 140mm plants in packs of ten or 200mm plants in packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. These are young single stemmed plants, usually knee height or under, and they are the best value way to build a screen because small bottlebrush roots down quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and first flowers in the second spring. 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\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eour guide to growing callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the plants shade each other out at the base, the usual cause of a gappy bottlebrush hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year, taken straight after flowering, hold it at 2m. Because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the bottom rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. Cut back within a few weeks of the brushes finishing; trimming in late winter removes the buds for the coming spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the better natives for ground that stays soggy after rain, and it handles drought once established, so a spot that swings between the two suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120006975,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44836747477311,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Reeves-Pink-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Reeves-Pink.jpg?v=1741858265"},{"product_id":"white-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus","title":"White Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the bottlebrush to plant when you want a tree rather than a shrub. Left to grow it reaches about 7m tall and 4m across, holds its foliage all year, and carries soft cream to white brushes instead of the usual red. Each flush of new leaves opens pink to bronze, so the canopy colours up twice a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale brushes sit comfortably beside almost any planting scheme, which a scarlet bottlebrush cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush opens pink to bronze before hardening to green, a second season of colour without a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild along watercourses, so it copes with soil that stays soggy for days after rain, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees all feed on the brushes while they last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall screen. The canopies knit above fence height while each trunk keeps room to thicken, and a staggered double row at the same spacing filters wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenue planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m this is a proper small shade tree, and the even habit suits a driveway or avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low lying gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not burn the foliage, and the tolerance of wet feet makes it a safe choice for the low corner of a block where water sits after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade produces a looser, leggier tree. It performs from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm temperate to cool temperate districts, and it is properly frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and ground that drains slowly. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one so the roots can spread, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots of this family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the brushes finish, taking the spent heads and a little of the wood behind them. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown tree can be cut back hard and will recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes: tube, 200mm and 250mm packs, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L specimens. Tube and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm pots stand knee to waist high, and the 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then steady growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimmed after each flowering it holds easily at 3m to 4m, though expect one season without flowers after a hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in soil that stays wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will. This is a creek and floodplain species, so it tolerates ground that stays wet for several days after rain. Permanently waterlogged soil is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a fast grower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of the quicker natives at this size. With water through the first two summers it puts on solid height each year, then slows as it builds width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":50439833125183,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100318581055,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120105279,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120138047,"sku":null,"price":285.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120039743,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100318646591,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120072511,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51647988465983,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100318613823,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647988662591,"sku":"QLD","price":691.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-salignus_ad0dbcfb.png?v=1766222480"},{"product_id":"wildfire-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-wildfire","title":"Wildfire Bottlebrush - Callistemon viminalis 'Wildfire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWildfire Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wildfire') pairs the classic red brushes with a soft weeping habit, so the screen sways instead of standing to attention. It grows quickly to about 5m tall and 3m wide if left alone, with cascading branch tips that carry the flowers at eye level where you actually see them. For warm climate gardens that want privacy with some grace, this is the bottlebrush to pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping grace on a tough native.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous branch tips move in the wind and soften fences the way a stiff clipped screen never will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes, real nectar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers hard, so the screen doubles as a feeding station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to do its job.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth to about 5m means genuine privacy within a few seasons, not a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is drought tolerant, yet it also copes with wet feet, so damp gullies and dry banks are both fair game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it tolerates salt, so beachside family gardens are well served.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The weeping outline reads softer and slightly looser than a boxy hedge, so trim lightly if you want a denser face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a graceful small flowering tree for a lawn or courtyard corner, with the brushes hanging at head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips willingly into a 2m to 3m informal hedge, though constant hard shaping works against the weeping character that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row along an exposed boundary filters wind while feeding birds, a better outcome than a fence extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wildfire Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering and tightest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost once established, but in cold districts with regular hard frosts a hardier bottlebrush such as Kings Park Special is the safer screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfussy across sand, loam and clay, including ground that stays damp after rain. On a dry bank it manages once the roots are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper away. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps growth and flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes after each flowering to thicken the plant while keeping the cascade. Avoid shearing it into tight geometry; that is what box hedges are for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wildfire in five sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of 10 are the economical way to plant a long screen, the 200mm pack of 6 suits a shorter run, and 300mm and 45L plants arrive with height and an established weeping shape. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling fortnight, then away it goes in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eOur complete bottlebrush growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kings-park-special-bottlebrush-callistemon-kings-park-special\"\u003eKings Park Special, the frost hardy alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a weeping plant still make a solid screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with one honest caveat: the face is softer and a touch looser than a clipped hedge. Plant at 1.5m spacing and trim lightly after flowering and it fills to a dense, graceful wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart for screening. For a freestanding feature, give a single plant about 3m clear of structures so the canopy can weep evenly all round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, once established. In hard frost districts young plants burn, so this one is best from the warm temperate zone north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it cope with a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates wet feet, which makes it one of the few graceful screens for the low, damp side of a block where drainage is never quite solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640330355007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120367423,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120301887,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120334655,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100319170879,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51637588558143,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100319138111,"sku":null,"price":563.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Wildfire-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-viminalis-Wildfire.png?v=1766222483"},{"product_id":"yellow-poinciana-peltophorum-pterocarpum","title":"Yellow Poinciana - Peltophorum pterocarpum","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Poinciana (\u003cem\u003ePeltophorum pterocarpum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shade tree to plant when you want serious cover quickly. It grows fast to around 12m tall and 10m wide, spreading a broad umbrella of soft, ferny foliage, and lifts spikes of golden flowers above it through the warmer months. Its natural range runs from Southeast Asia into coastal northern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Among the quickest large shade trees for warm climates, with a crown you can sit under within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright candles of yellow stand above the foliage, followed by flat copper brown pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where summers are hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity, salt spray and dry spells barely slow an established tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the local flora.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to northern Australia, with flowers that feed bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it to the north or west of an outdoor living area, at least 6m from the house and clear of pools and paving, and let the crown do the cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a big lawn gives ferny foliage all year, then gold in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 8m to 10m apart so the crowns just meet. Best for acreage entries and long rural drives rather than narrow suburban strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yellow Poinciana in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a tropical or subtropical garden. Frost tender, especially while young, it is not a tree for cool temperate districts or frosty inland sites. On the subtropical margin, plant in spring so it banks a full warm season before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable free draining soil suits. Work compost through the planting area, water in well and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week for the first two summers; after that it is drought tolerant. A complete fertiliser each spring helps young trees along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape early: keep a single leader and lift the lowest branches so you can walk beneath it. Expect leaf thinning in late winter, then a fresh flush as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Yellow Poinciana from tube stock through to advanced 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L trees. Tubes are inexpensive and quick away, though they need staking and shaping. The 45L is an established young tree; the 100L to 400L specimens deliver an instant canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water on arrival, plant within days, and expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\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\/tropical-plants\"\u003ePlants for tropical gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/royal-poinciana-delonix-regia\"\u003eRoyal Poinciana, the red flowering tree that shares its name\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Yellow Poinciana grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm climate with summer water, young trees commonly put on around a metre a year. A 45L tree brings usable shade years sooner than a tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop much litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpent flowers and pods drop through summer and autumn, plus the leaf thinning in late winter. No messier than most large flowering trees, but plan for what sits beneath the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly briefly. A tube holds in a large pot for a season or two, but a 12m shade tree needs open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51644989571391,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100319236415,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100319269183,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100319301951,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44836858855743,"sku":"QLD","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49584496542015,"sku":"QLD","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44943099298111,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44943099330879,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yellow-Poinciana-Peltophorum-pterocarpum.png?v=1766222485"},{"product_id":"acoma-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-acoma","title":"Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcoma Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Acoma') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 3m wide, one of the smallest in the group, and holds its branches in a low arching sweep instead of the stiff upright vase most people picture. From early summer into autumn the branch tips fill with crinkled white flower heads. The roots are well behaved, so it can sit near a path or a courtyard wall without causing trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 3m, roughly half the spread of a Natchez. It fits a front garden or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers through the hottest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs from early summer into early autumn, when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape you rarely get this small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching branches give it movement, and the flowers hang at eye level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flowers, autumn leaf colour, then smooth mottled trunks on bare winter branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe, bee friendly, non-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and safe to plant near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose this one when the space is 4m wide, not 10m. It still reads as a proper feature tree, and because it is deciduous it lets the winter light back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated along a fence or drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart so each canopy reaches full width and the weeping habit stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 400mm pot or a half barrel. Expect closer to 2m than 3m, which suits a balcony or a courtyard corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Acoma Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if possible, because flowering falls away in shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands are fair ground. In the humid tropics flowering is unreliable and mildew persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor soil, not of wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soak weekly through the first two summers, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. One complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Thin the centre, remove crossing wood, and resist cutting every branch back to a stub. Flowers form on new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes: tube stock, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The small sizes suit a repeated planting, since crepe myrtles establish fast. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real trunk calliper and a formed head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants sent between late autumn and early spring arrive bare. That looks alarming and is completely normal, and buds break once the soil warms. 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\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eHow to plant, prune and feed a crepe myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle we grow\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Acoma actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 3m wide in an open garden, over roughly eight to ten years. 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Where the common frangipani drops everything and stands bare for months, this one holds glossy dark green foliage all year in the tropics and most of it further south, and flowers pure white with a yellow throat across a long warm season. It reaches about 5m tall and 4m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, or close to it.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical gardens it stays fully clothed year round. In the subtropics it is semi deciduous and thins briefly rather than stripping bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is strongest in the evening and travels across a courtyard, so plant it beside a deck or a bedroom window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for poolside and coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so reflected heat and salt laden wind do not mark it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick stems store water, so it gets through a dry summer on very little help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open enough to keep the water sunlit, and the plant shrugs off splash, salt and reflected heat. It does drop flowers, so expect to skim during a flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature, or in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the branch structure shows against a wall or the sky. It is slow and shallow rooted enough to live for years in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Singapore White Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. In shade it stretches, flowers poorly and holds fewer leaves. This is a tropical and subtropical plant and it is frost tender, so in cooler gardens it will not last a winter in open ground. Use a large pot in the warmest sheltered spot and move it under cover before the frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Sandy or gravelly ground is ideal, and on clay you must plant on a raised mound. Cold wet roots cause stem rot, which is what kills most frangipanis in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the warm months, then cut right back over winter. A fertiliser high in potassium and low in nitrogen in early spring and again at midsummer gives you flowers; heavy nitrogen gives you soft leafy growth instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only in the warm months, to shape or remove damaged wood. The milky sap is a skin and eye irritant, so wear gloves and eye protection, and keep cut ends away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: a 200mm pack of six, then single 300mm, 400mm, 45L, 100L and 200L plants. The smaller sizes are young, with one or two branches, and take a few seasons to build a head. The 45L, 100L and 200L plants have a formed branch structure and flower much sooner.\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. Some leaf drop in transit is normal. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eChoosing between frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse more poolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really keep its leaves through winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical gardens, yes. In the subtropics it is semi deciduous and thins out briefly in the coolest weeks, still a long way from the bare branches of a common frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender and needs tropical or subtropical conditions. Outside those zones, use a large pot in a sheltered corner, move it under cover for winter and keep it nearly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves when pruning and wash off any contact straight away. It is not a plant for a spot where animals or children chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50617649332543,"sku":"QLD","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50617651822911,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44846475477311,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140123251007,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44846475510079,"sku":"QLD","price":996.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140123283775,"sku":null,"price":2681.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100336472383,"sku":null,"price":5266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Singapore-White-Frangipani-Plumeria-obtusa.png?v=1742472685"},{"product_id":"variegated-new-zealand-christmas-tree-metrosideros-excelsa-variegata","title":"Variegated New Zealand Christmas Tree - Metrosideros excelsa 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe variegated New Zealand Christmas tree (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place in every season, not just the one it is named for. Each leathery leaf is deep green with a broad creamy white margin, and in summer it carries the crimson stamen flowers the species is famous for. Left alone it builds into a broad headed tree of about 6m tall and 4m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that does not wait for flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margins hold all year, lifting a dark corner in the eleven months it is not in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson summer flowers full of birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense brushes of red stamens open through summer, and honeyeaters work them from first light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds an exposed block where other ornamentals shred and brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge it or let it go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart and clipped it makes a thick screen; unpruned it becomes a spreading shade tree with a handsome grey trunk. Drought tolerant either way.\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 This is the job it was built for: salt spray, sandy soil and constant wind straight off the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, hedging and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row, or a staggered double row along an exposed boundary. The canopies knit into a solid screen, and the variegation still gets enough light to stay bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen in a lawn or courtyard, the pale foliage does the work of a flowering shrub all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the variegated New Zealand Christmas tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Variegated foliage needs strong light to hold its contrast; in shade the cream fades toward green. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts are marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed first. 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 summer, then step it back. Once the roots are down it is drought tolerant, and a controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for. Overfeeding costs you flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, because next summer's buds form on the growth that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 200mm pots and sold as a pack of six, the practical way to buy it for a hedge. Plants are propagated from cuttings so the variegation comes true, and each arrives with a full root system. Variegated forms grow more slowly than the plain green species, so expect steady rather than rapid progress at first.\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\/trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare other flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants for exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it only grow near the beach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Coastal exposure is what it tolerates, not what it requires. It grows just as well in an inland warm temperate or mediterranean garden, provided the drainage is good and winter frosts stay light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 6m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Left alone it settles at about 6m tall and 4m wide, but it reshoots readily from old wood, so it takes clipping as a hedge or a hard reduction if it gets away. Make the cut straight after flowering and it will still carry its next crop of buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some new shoots plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated plants occasionally throw a reverted shoot with no cream margin. Cut it out flush at its origin as soon as you see it, because green growth grows faster and will take over if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44943059255615,"sku":"QLD","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100351643967,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-New-Zealand-Christmas-Tree-Metrosideros-excelsa-Variegata.png?v=1742472766"},{"product_id":"spanish-cherry-mimusops-elengi","title":"Spanish Cherry - Mimusops elengi","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpanish Cherry (\u003cem\u003eMimusops elengi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the evergreen shade tree to plant when you want a dense canopy and a garden that smells of it. It grows to about 8m tall and 5m wide, holds glossy foliage through the year, and carries small cream flowers with a scent strong enough to fill a courtyard at dusk. It also clips well, so the same tree works as a shaped screen or a formal avenue.\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 are small and easily missed, but the perfume is intense and drifts well beyond the canopy on warm evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is thick and low branching, so it blocks sight lines and heat far better than an open crowned tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and heat tolerant once established, which makes it a reliable coastal and inland street tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a tree this size, it responds well to clipping and can be held as a tall hedge or a lifted screen.\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 covers a seating area or a stretch of lawn. Allow the full 5m width and keep it 4m back from the house so the canopy has room to develop evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies meet within a few seasons and can be clipped into a formal wall of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched trees at 5m to 6m along a drive give a clean repeating rhythm, and the scent is best where you pass it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spanish Cherry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and handles coastal exposure and humidity without burning. It takes light frost only once established, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens are not the place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not particular about soil type and copes with sandy coastal ground, provided the site drains. Dig compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps growth and flowering steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it needs almost nothing. For a hedge, trim twice a year in the warm months. For a clear trunked shade tree, remove the lowest branches progressively over the first few years rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 45L, 100L and 400L. The 45L is a well branched young tree that establishes quickly and is the sensible choice for a long screen. The 100L carries more immediate height, and the 400L is a genuinely advanced specimen for when the effect is needed now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few bruised leaves on arrival are normal at these sizes. Stake for the first year in exposed positions. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse fragrant plants and trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate effect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer spacing crowds the canopies and forces the lower branches out, which leaves gaps at fence height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than fast, around 50cm of height a year once established. Starting from 100L or 400L is the shortcut if you need the canopy sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is better behaved than many trees this size, but any 8m tree deserves room. Allow 3m to 4m between the trunk and paving or pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100351807807,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100351840575,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100351873343,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100351906111,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100351775039,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140126855487,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44943061942591,"sku":"QLD","price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100351742271,"sku":null,"price":1409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":44943061975359,"sku":"QLD","price":2615.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spanish-Cherry-Mimusops-elengi.jpg?v=1742353213"},{"product_id":"tuscarora-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-tuscarora","title":"Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscarora Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscarora') flowers through the hottest weeks of summer, when most of the garden has given up. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries coral pink flower heads from midsummer into autumn, then colours orange to red before the leaves drop. Underneath sits smooth cinnamon bark that peels in strips, so even the bare winter frame earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral pink panicles through the hottest months, holding for weeks rather than days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flower, orange to red autumn colour, then cinnamon bark on a clean winter frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred to resist mildew.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the \u003cem\u003eindica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e hybrids developed to shrug off the powdery mildew that spoiled older crepe myrtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it a sensible choice near a driveway, a path or a courtyard wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and content in poor soil. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree on a normal block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 6m by 4m it gives a proper canopy without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a repeating rhythm of trunk and flower. The canopies meet overhead in time while each tree keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade you can switch off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades a patio or a west facing wall through summer and hands the winter sun back, which matters in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. Shade will not kill it but it halves the flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, so it performs in Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and inland districts alike. It is not one for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding about fertility, firm about drainage. It copes with poor and rocky ground but not with a spot that stays wet after rain. On heavy clay, plant high on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers. Established trees then get by on rainfall with a soak in a long dry spell. One application of a complete fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is bare and the structure is visible. Remove crossing wood, thin the centre and lift the lower branches to show the bark. Avoid cutting every limb back to the same point each year, which produces knuckled stubs and floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 200mm and 300mm pots up through 400mm and 500mm, then 30L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The smaller pots are young whips that need two or three seasons to build a canopy but establish quickly and cost far less. From 45L up they arrive branched, with real trunk and height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this tree is deciduous, orders sent through the cooler months arrive bare or nearly bare of leaves. That is normal, not a fault. Buds break in spring and the first flowers usually follow in the second summer. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\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\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare 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\u003eWhen does it flower, and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom midsummer into early autumn. Individual heads last a couple of weeks and the tree keeps producing new ones, so a good season runs six to eight weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart along a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres. Closer than that and the trunks crowd each other, which spoils the main reason to grow this tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Established trees are frost hardy and cope with cold inland winters, which is why crepe myrtles are planted so widely through southern Australia. Mulch the root zone in the first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140128100671,"sku":null,"price":282.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140128035135,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100359999807,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140128002367,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140128067903,"sku":null,"price":627.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100360098111,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":50341485281599,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44949305688383,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648029229375,"sku":"QLD","price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45543650558271,"sku":"QLD","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100360032575,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648029425983,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648029622591,"sku":"QLD","price":3987.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100359967039,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100359901503,"sku":null,"price":9748.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"900L","offer_id":55100359934271,"sku":null,"price":12581.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscarora-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Tuscarora.png?v=1742472836"},{"product_id":"cheals-double-pink-weeping-cherry-prunus-serrulata-cheals-double-pink","title":"Cheals Double Pink Weeping Cherry - Prunus serrulata 'Cheals Double Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheal's Double Pink Weeping Cherry (\u003cem\u003ePrunus serrulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cheal's Weeping') is the small tree you plant where spring is allowed to show off. Grafted onto a clear trunk, it holds a neat umbrella of weeping branches to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, and in early spring every one of them is crowded with double rose pink blossom. The rest of the year it wears fresh green foliage that turns bronze and orange in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA blossom display that stops traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully double flowers open along the whole length of each weeping branch, and bees and butterflies work them all through flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape no pruning can fake.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping habit is built in by the graft, so the tree forms its umbrella silhouette on its own and keeps it for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m tall and 3m wide it fits front yards, courtyards and the strip beside a driveway without ever threatening the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour as a second act.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage colours bronze and orange before dropping, a second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, safe to plant near paths and paving.\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 pride of place: centred in a lawn, beside a gate, or where the kitchen window looks out. One specimen carries a small garden's spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fixed mature size and tidy footprint suit tight spaces where a full sized cherry would overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily long term in a wide container of 500mm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cheal's Double Pink Weeping Cherry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. This cherry is frost hardy and at its best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, where a proper winter chill sets up the spring display. It is not a tree for the tropics or subtropics, where mild winters mean sparse blossom. Shelter it from strong hot winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with good drainage. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, then water during extended dry spells. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tidy the skirt after flowering if branches reach the ground, and remove any upright shoots that appear on the trunk below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this tree in 400mm and 500mm pots, both grafted with the weeping head already formed, so the shape you are buying is visible on day one. It is deciduous, so a tree delivered in the cooler months may arrive bare, which is normal. Expect it to settle for a few weeks, then establish through its first spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full range of flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-cherry-prunus-subhirtella-pendula-rubra\"\u003eCompare the single flowered Weeping Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eMore plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3.5m tall and 3m wide at maturity. The graft sets the height of the crown, so the tree spreads and weeps rather than climbing, which keeps it useful in small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in Brisbane or further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering depends on winter chill, so we recommend it for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the subtropics the display is usually thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all ornamental cherries, the foliage and seed are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep prunings raked up and choose a different tree if your dog chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits container growing well. Use a stable pot of at least 500mm with free draining mix, water deeply through summer, and refresh the top of the mix each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100360294719,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100360261951,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44949335507263,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140128133439,"sku":null,"price":493.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100360327487,"sku":null,"price":921.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100360425791,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100360393023,"sku":null,"price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100360360255,"sku":null,"price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cheals-Double-Pink-Weeping-Cherry-Prunus-serrulata-Cheals-Double-Pink.jpg?v=1741858491"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-blush-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-blush","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Blush Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Blush'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Blush Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Blush') gives a small garden real impact. It holds near black foliage from spring through autumn and carries soft blush pink flowers right through the warm months. At around 3m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a narrow front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves emerge deep burgundy and hold near black all season, so the plant reads as a feature even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush pink blooms open through summer, and each flush lasts weeks rather than days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m by 2.5m, so it fits beside a path or a pool fence without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are fibrous and non-invasive, and crepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant against a rendered wall or a pale fence gives the dark foliage something to work against. It holds a neat multi stemmed shape as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a row that closes over. It is deciduous, so treat it as a summer screen rather than year round privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits a courtyard or balcony. Along a driveway, 2m spacing lets each plant show its trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Blush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if you can manage it. Shade dulls the dark leaf colour and cuts flowering badly. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy because it stands bare through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. It sulks where the ground stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the year. In humid districts, keep the canopy open so air moves through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers form on new wood, so prune in late winter while the branches are bare. Shortening last season's growth by about a third keeps the habit compact and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in one size: 200mm pots supplied in packs of six. That suits a screening row or a group planting rather than a single feature, and plants at this size are young, well branched and quick to move once they are in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf yours arrives between late autumn and early spring it will be leafless. That is dormancy, not a fault, and new leaves appear as the soil warms. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers pruning and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003egrowing dark leaved crepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare flower colours across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small 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 screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 1.5m apart in a single row. Any closer and the lower stems shade each other, which thins the base. Remember the screen thins out over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foliage colours before it drops in autumn, and the bare trunks are part of the appeal. Leaf out is usually complete by mid spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix. Potted plants settle nearer 2m and need watering through summer heat, though flowering is unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this suits a garden with pets. Bees work the flowers heavily, which is worth knowing near a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960279986495,"sku":"QLD","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100367831359,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100367929663,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100367864127,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100367896895,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Blush-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Blush.heic?v=1741858547"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-crimson-red-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-crimson-red","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Crimson Red (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red') is the crepe myrtle for gardens without room for a tree. It holds at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, carries foliage so dark it reads as near black, and pushes crimson flower panicles over the top of it through summer. Most flowering shrubs give you colour against green; this one gives you colour against black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage, not just flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black leaves hold their colour all season, so the plant carries a bed between flushes of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long summer of crimson.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panicles open over weeks rather than days, and a plant in full sun keeps producing through the hottest weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, one of the safer choices near paving, paths and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers bring bees and butterflies in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m one plant near an entry does the whole job, working as both a foliage plant and a flowering one. A background of plain green makes the dark leaves read properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it nearer 2m to 2.5m. Be realistic about watering, since a potted crepe myrtle in full sun drinks hard in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 3m apart, a little wider than the mature spread, so each canopy keeps its own shape rather than merging into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and this is not negotiable. In shade the foliage lightens towards green, flowering thins out and mildew becomes far more likely. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens, is frost hardy once established, and shrugs off dry heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil will do. Work compost through the backfill, raise the bed on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off, because it is drought tolerant once the roots are down. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare. Take off spent flower heads and shorten last season's growth by a third at most. Cutting it back to stubs each year produces whippy growth and weak branch unions.\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 in single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are the practical choice for a driveway run; the 300mm plants are further along and give a better framework in the first year. Both take three to four years to reach full size in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing not to worry about: this is deciduous, so ordered between late autumn and early spring it arrives as bare stems. That is dormancy, and it will shoot in spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eGrowing the Diamonds in the Dark range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants sized for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a compact selection rather than a standard crepe myrtle held small by pruning. Expect 3m tall and 2.5m wide in the ground, and closer to 2m to 2.5m in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will. The foliage colours up and drops in autumn, leaving smooth bare stems until it reshoots in spring. If you need year round cover there, choose an evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the new growth going white and powdery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is powdery mildew, and it means too little sun or airflow. In a fully open sunny position it rarely appears, since this range was selected for better mildew resistance than older varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960287719743,"sku":"QLD","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964966924607,"sku":"QLD","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100368060735,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100368027967,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Crimson-Red-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Crimson-Red.jpg?v=1741858548"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-lavender-lace-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-lavender-lace","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Lavender Lace Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Lavender Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Lavender Lace' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the softest colour in a series of crepe myrtles bred for foliage as much as flower. The leaves come through near black and hold that colour all season, and against them the lavender purple summer panicles look lit from within. It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, roughly half the size of an old fashioned crepe myrtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack foliage, all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves hold their colour from spring through summer rather than greening off in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panicles open through summer and keep coming, and the contrast against near black leaves sets this series apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m it works where a full sized crepe myrtle would not, including courtyards and narrow side beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, so it copes with a Canberra winter and an Adelaide summer alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant carries a courtyard or a front bed on its own, because the dark foliage reads as a block of colour even out of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 1.5m clear of a wall for the 2m canopy and it will not crowd a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a repeated run, space plants 2.5m to 3m apart, a little more than the mature width, so canopies just touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lavender Lace crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours a day minimum. Shade costs you flowers and dulls the foliage, which is the whole reason to grow it. It performs in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, with flowering later and shorter the further south you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained garden soil. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot, backfill with compost through the soil you took out, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then every fortnight in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and high nitrogen feeds push leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Take out crossing branches and shorten spent flower wood, but never cut the framework back to stubs. It flowers on new wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is currently sold in one size, 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a driveway run or a repeated planting rather than a single specimen. Plants at that size are young, well branched and quick to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly so. That is normal: buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and 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\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor white flowers, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Pure White'\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2m wide in a home garden, well short of the 6m to 8m of older crepe myrtles. A light prune each winter holds it lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fully deciduous and stands bare through winter, for longer in cool temperate gardens than in the subtropics. The autumn colour before leaf drop is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo and a half to three metres apart. That gives each 2m canopy room to fill out while still reading as a continuous run once the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in its first summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften lightly, yes, but the display builds. Expect a modest first season, a better second, and the full effect from the third summer once the framework is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960299090239,"sku":"QLD","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100368191807,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100368126271,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100368159039,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Lavender-Lace-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Lavender-Lace.jpg?v=1741858549"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-mystic-magenta-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-mystic-magenta","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Mystic Magenta' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the loudest of the dark leaved crepe myrtles: hot magenta panicles held against burgundy black foliage right through summer. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide, around half the size of an older crepe myrtle, which is what makes this series work on a modern block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magenta against near black foliage is the strongest contrast in the series, and it holds all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark leaves earn their keep out of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy black foliage from spring means the plant is doing something for eight months, not six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for a modern block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three metres by two fits a courtyard, a front bed or a narrow side garden without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing, frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, with autumn colour before the leaves drop.\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 plant against a light rendered wall or a pale fence is the classic use: the dark foliage and hot flower colour both read against a plain background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave about 1.5m clear of a wall for the 2m canopy and it stays in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5m to 3m apart along a drive, slightly wider than the mature canopy, so each fills out without crowding its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mystic Magenta crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours. Shade is the usual reason a crepe myrtle disappoints: fewer flowers, weaker foliage colour and more leaf trouble. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, though further south flowering starts later and finishes earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably drained soil is all it asks. On heavy clay, plant slightly proud of the surrounding level, work compost through the bed, then mulch 75mm deep off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week over the first summer, then every fortnight in dry weather. Feed once with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, since too much nitrogen gives a leafy plant with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter, while the plant is bare and you can read the structure. Remove crossing wood, shorten last summer's spent flower stems, and leave the framework alone. Flowers come on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are sold: 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The packs suit a driveway run or a repeated planting, while the 300mm plant is the one for a single feature, with more height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous stock shipped between late autumn and early spring arrives bare, which looks alarming and is not. Buds break once the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and 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\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor purple flowers, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Purely Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the other Diamonds in the Dark varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in flower colour. Mystic Magenta gives the hottest pink of the group, while the rest of the series shares the same near black foliage, size and habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I train it as a small tree with a clear trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Select three to five main stems while the plant is young and remove the low side shoots each winter. It lifts into a multi stemmed small tree over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one feature plant, the 300mm. For a driveway or a repeated planting, the 200mm pack of six costs far less per plant and catches up within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is drought tolerant after two seasons and gets by on a deep soak every fortnight through dry spells, though it flowers better with water than without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960315867455,"sku":"QLD","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964968988991,"sku":"QLD","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100368322879,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Mystic-Magenta-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Mystic-Magenta.jpg?v=1741858549"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Purely Purple Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Purely Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Purely Purple' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) carries deep purple flowers against foliage so dark it reads black from across a garden. That pairing is unusual: most purple flowering shrubs sit on green leaves and lose half their impact. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide, small enough for a courtyard, and it is fast, deciduous and colours up before leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest flower colour in the series.\u003c\/strong\u003e True purple panicles right through summer, held above near black foliage instead of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works when nothing is flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves are why this plant still looks deliberate in October and again in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred down to about 3m tall, against the 6m to 8m of older crepe myrtles, so it belongs in a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes useful size quickly, and it is frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once the roots are down.\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 The dark foliage sits best against something pale: a rendered wall, light paving, or silver and grey foliage nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly 1.5m from a fence or wall for the 2m canopy. It suits a courtyard or a front bed where a shade tree would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart for a repeated run, a touch more than the mature width. A 500mm pot or larger holds one for years in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purely Purple crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Six hours is the minimum and more is better for both flower count and leaf colour. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, though in cooler southern districts the flowering window is shorter and starts later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility here. On clay, mound the planting position and improve the bed with compost first, then mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice weekly deep watering through the first summer, then a fortnightly soak in dry weather. One application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter when the branches are bare. Thin the crossing wood and tip the spent flower heads, but resist cutting the framework back hard, which ruins the shape and delays flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and as single 300mm plants. The pack is the sensible buy for a run of several, while the 300mm plant gives more presence immediately if you only want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent between late autumn and early spring it arrives bare stemmed, because it is deciduous. Buds break when the soil warms, usually within weeks of a spring planting. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark crepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe full crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a run: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the leaves stay black all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey stay dark from bud break through to autumn, deepest in full sun and duller in shade. Then they colour and drop, and the plant stands bare through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a flowering shrub. With sun and water it approaches its 3m height within three to four seasons, then thickens rather than climbing further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a paved courtyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you leave room for the 2m canopy. About 1.5m to 2m back from paving keeps the branches from forever brushing the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to prune it every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but a light late winter prune keeps the shape open and encourages the new wood the flowers form on. Skipping it costs you flowers within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960326385983,"sku":"QLD","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964976296255,"sku":"QLD","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100368421183,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Purely-Purple-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Purely-Purple.jpg?v=1741858550"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-red-hot-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-red-hot","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot') pairs near black foliage with hot red summer flowers, and that contrast is the whole point. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, small enough for a courtyard or a driveway avenue, with non-invasive roots that can sit near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black leaves carry the plant from spring to autumn, months either side of the flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers all summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinkled crepe textured trusses, genuinely red against the dark background rather than washed out pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a front yard or a strip beside a driveway where a jacaranda would be a mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, safe and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought, heat and wind tolerant once established, with non-invasive roots and no toxicity 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\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a repeated avenue or an informal screen. At that spacing the canopies just touch at maturity and each tree keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree gives dark foliage, summer flower and autumn colour from a footprint of about 2.5m. Give it full sun: shade dulls the leaf colour and thins the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at roughly 2m, though potted crepe myrtles dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day, for the darkest foliage and heaviest flowering. This is one of the most climate flexible trees we sell: subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens all suit it. It is frost hardy once established, so cold inland and southern districts are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Work compost through the backfill on sand, and mound the bed on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. It is properly drought tolerant after two seasons. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough, since heavy nitrogen gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Shorten last season's growth by about a third to encourage flowering wood, and avoid hard stubbing back, which ruins the natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are young multi stemmed trees, the value option for an avenue, and they take two to three seasons to look established. The 300mm is the specimen size and gives a taller framework on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so between late autumn and early spring it arrives as bare stems. That is normal, not a dead plant. Expect leaf growth within four to six weeks of the weather warming, and a first real display in the second summer. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe full crepe myrtle care and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle in the range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eWhat to expect from a deciduous tree over winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eOther trees with roots that stay out of trouble\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 them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart for an avenue or an informal screen. Closer than that and the canopies shade each other out, which costs you flowers on the inside of the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the dark foliage stay dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full sun, yes. New growth emerges almost black and holds through the season. In part shade the leaves turn a muddier bronze green and flowering drops away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Crepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a safe choice for a yard where pets chew on things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960351486271,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964977180991,"sku":"QLD","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100368683327,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Red-Hot-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Red-Hot.jpg?v=1741858551"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-shell-pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-shell-pink","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Shell Pink Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink') pairs near black foliage with soft pink summer flowers, and the contrast is what sells it. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, small enough for a courtyard or a large pot, and it flowers through the hottest part of summer when most of the garden has stopped. The leaves colour in autumn, leaving smooth pale trunks all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep burgundy black leaves hold their tone from spring through autumn rather than greening off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinkled shell pink blooms through summer, exactly when the rest of the garden is looking tired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m by 2.5m it fits a small garden or a large container, unlike the older crepe myrtles that become 6m trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons of something.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark leaves in spring, flowers in summer, autumn colour, then smooth mottled bark and a clean branch structure in winter.\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 against a light wall or fence is the strongest use, because pale render throws the dark foliage into relief and the pink reads clearly against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact size and non-invasive roots let it go close to a path or boundary. A pot 500mm or wider keeps it nearer 2m, though pots dry out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated along a drive it makes a strong rhythm in summer. Allow about 2.5m between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, without compromise. Shade costs you both flowers and foliage colour. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Young plants appreciate shelter through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. It is not fussy about type and copes with average soil, but it will not accept wet feet, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring. Go easy on nitrogen, which produces leafy growth at the cost of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare, taking out crossing branches and shortening the previous season's growth to encourage flowering shoots. Avoid the heavy topping often done to older crepe myrtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: 200mm plants in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The pack of six suits a driveway run or a larger bed where you want several. The 300mm size is the usual choice for a single feature or a pot. Both sizes are currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous plant, so depending on the season it may arrive bare stemmed or only just in leaf. That is expected and not a fault. New growth typically appears within four to six weeks in warm weather, and the first proper flowering display comes in the summer after planting. Delivered Australia wide, 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\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves in winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Pure White, for white flowers on the same dark foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. The foliage colours and drops in autumn, leaving smooth mottled trunks and a fine branch structure many people rate as the best feature of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide, deliberately smaller than the older crepe myrtle varieties. Grown in a pot it usually settles closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to prune it hard every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and you should not. A light late winter prune to remove crossing wood and shorten last season's growth is enough. Hard topping destroys the natural shape and the attractive bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960363675967,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964977475903,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100368847167,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100368781631,"sku":null,"price":1402.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100368814399,"sku":null,"price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Shell-Pink-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Shell-Pink.jpg?v=1741858552"},{"product_id":"enduring-summer-red-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-enduring-summer-red","title":"Enduring Summer Red Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Enduring Summer Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnduring Summer Red (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Enduring Summer Red') is the crepe myrtle for a garden with nowhere to put a tree. It is a true dwarf at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, and it reblooms: the first flush of deep red flowers opens in early summer, and trimming the spent heads brings on a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt reblooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the spent flower heads after the first flush and a second wave follows, which stretches the display well into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf, not merely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m each way it stays a shrub, so it belongs in a pot, a border or on a balcony rather than needing a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red at the hottest time of year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers come when most gardens look tired, and bees and butterflies work them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant once established, with autumn colour before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm to 500mm pot holds one comfortably for years. It still needs full sun, and more frequent water than it would take in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low mass planting or a flowering border. At that spacing plants touch without crowding and read as a continuous band of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where a full sized crepe myrtle would swallow the space: beside a path, under a window, or in a narrow bed along a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Enduring Summer Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the usual reason a crepe myrtle disappoints, costing both flower count and plant health. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, with flowering later and shorter the further south you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, or a quality potting mix in containers. On clay, plant slightly high and work compost through the bed first, then mulch 50mm deep off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then a fortnightly soak in dry weather. Potted plants need checking twice a week in summer regardless. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two jobs. Trim the spent flower heads through summer to trigger the rebloom, then prune lightly in late winter while the plant is bare, taking out weak and crossing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as 140mm pots in packs of ten and as single 300mm plants. The 140mm plants are young and are the value option for a border run or a mass planting. A 300mm plant is the better start for a single pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a deciduous plant, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly bare. That is normal, and buds break as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with 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\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and pruning detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants suited to balconies\u003c\/a\u003e for companions in pots\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 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide. This is a dwarf selection rather than a young tree, so it will not turn into a 6m crepe myrtle if you leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does reblooming mean in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the spent flower heads off once the first summer flush fades and the plant sets a second round of buds. Skip that job and you still get a good display, just a shorter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a low mass planting or a border. That lets each plant reach its full 1.2m width with the canopies just meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live permanently in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a 400mm or larger container with free draining mix and full sun. Refresh the top few centimetres of mix each spring and repot every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960378159423,"sku":"QLD","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100369109311,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100369142079,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964979310911,"sku":"QLD","price":176.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Enduring-Summer-Red-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Enduring-Summer-Red.jpg?v=1741858554"},{"product_id":"tonto-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-tonto","title":"Tonto Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTonto Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica x fauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tonto') is a semi dwarf crepe myrtle that grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, which puts the full summer flower show within reach of small gardens, courtyards and large pots. The blooms open deep pink to red over many weeks, the foliage resists the powdery mildew that spoils older varieties in humid weather, and the leaves colour warmly 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\u003eA crepe myrtle scaled for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits beside patios, pools and boundaries where a full size tree cannot go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich summer colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous trusses of deep pink to red flowers through the warmest months, just as most other trees have finished for the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that stays clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its Lagerstroemia fauriei parentage brings mildew resistance, so humid summers do not coat the leaves in powdery grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy turns warm tones before the leaves drop, a genuine second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy company.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, non-invasive roots, flowers that bees and butterflies work hard, and little maintenance once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree beside an entry, a deck or a window turns the hottest weeks of the year into its best, with the whole display at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its predictable size makes repeated plantings along a drive tidy and even, without the pruning battles a larger crepe myrtle brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well long term in a wide tub in full sun, and in a small garden it delivers flowers, autumn colour and polite roots in one footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tonto Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is frost hardy and comfortable across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which makes it one of the most widely plantable flowering trees we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, provided water drains away. Improve the planting hole with compost and mulch the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer. Once established it is genuinely drought and heat tolerant, needing water only in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers form on new growth, so prune in late winter if you prune at all. A light thinning keeps the frame open. Resist the urge to lop it hard every year: this variety was bred so you never have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tonto in three sizes: 300mm pots as well branched young trees, 45L advanced stock with real structure, and 400L specimen trees for instant effect. Crepe myrtles are deciduous, so a tree delivered in winter may arrive bare and budded, which is normal and no cause for concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect strong new growth once the weather warms, 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning, feeding and flowering advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare colours and sizes in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a different height or season.\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 late winter prune holds it comfortably around 2m to 2.5m, and because it flowers on new growth you lose nothing for the effort. Avoid cutting back to thick stubs, which spoils the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tonto is pet friendly and not considered toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sound choice for a backyard the animals share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the warmest months, typically from midsummer and running for many weeks. Full sun and a spring feed give the longest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the roots threaten paths or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The root system is non-invasive, so it can sit near paving, pool surrounds and garden walls where many trees would be a risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100369371455,"sku":null,"price":282.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140130427199,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100369338687,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51652058218815,"sku":"QLD","price":423.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100369273151,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100369240383,"sku":null,"price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100369305919,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44960389955903,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tonto-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Tonto.jpg?v=1741858554"},{"product_id":"black-tulip-magnolia-magnolia-black-tulip","title":"Black Tulip Magnolia - Magnolia 'Black Tulip'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Tulip Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Tulip') is the deciduous magnolia for gardens where space is tight and you still want a moment. It grows to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, and in late winter it opens deep burgundy, tulip shaped blooms on completely bare branches, before a single leaf appears. Few plants make that much impact from that little ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers before the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Goblet shaped blooms in deep wine purple open on bare wood in late winter, when almost nothing else is doing anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m by 2.5m it holds an erect, narrow shape, so it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a spot beside a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots, so you can plant near paving without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters at a front door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, comfortable in humidity, and almost no pruning needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 2.5m to 3m of clear width. The dark flowers show best against a rendered wall or a green hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entry avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m to 4m apart for a matched run that stays narrow enough not to crowd cars, with the whole line flowering at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it for years at around 2.5m to 3m, though potted magnolias dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Tulip Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade with fewer blooms. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney are all good ground. Cold winters improve bud set, but a late frost can brown open flowers, so shelter it from early morning sun. It is not a plant for the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained and slightly acidic, with compost through the backfill. Magnolias hate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because the surface roots are shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in hot weather. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Take out crossing or damaged branches straight after flowering, and leave the leader alone, because cutting the top spoils the upright form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The 300mm and 400mm plants are young trees, usually one or two stems with a modest branch structure, and they take two to three years before they flower properly. The 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and a formed head, and flower in their first winter with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and late winter arrives bare stemmed, or carrying only fat flower buds. That is normal and not a fault. 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\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eThe complete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003eSmall magnolia varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse other deciduous trees\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\u003eA 45L or 100L tree flowers in its first season with you. Smaller 300mm and 400mm plants usually need two to three years to build enough wood, and the display grows heavier every year after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix. Expect it to hold at 2.5m to 3m rather than 4m, with root pruning and fresh mix every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non-invasive, which is why magnolias are a common choice near hard surfaces. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from a slab or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100373107007,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965008245055,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100373074239,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131803455,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100373008703,"sku":null,"price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140131770687,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100373041471,"sku":null,"price":3135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140131737919,"sku":null,"price":928.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100372975935,"sku":null,"price":1670.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Tulip-Magnolia-Magnolia-Black-Tulip.jpg?v=1741858578"},{"product_id":"cameo-magnolia-magnolia-cameo","title":"Cameo Magnolia - Magnolia 'Cameo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCameo Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cameo') is the deciduous magnolia for gardens with no room for a full sized tree. It reaches about 3m tall and only 2m wide, and the flowers open on bare wood in soft pink and cream, scented strongly enough to notice from across a courtyard. The roots are non-invasive, so it can sit near paving or live permanently in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 3m by 2m at maturity, a third of the footprint of the classic garden magnolias, and it still reads as a proper flowering tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers on bare branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream blooms open before the leaves, so nothing competes with them. The scent carries several metres on a still morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, so it can go close to paths, driveways and services without the usual worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and an early nectar source when the garden has little else on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree centred in a lawn, or set against a plain wall, gives a fortnight of flower each year that nothing else in a small garden matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing tends to hold it closer to 2m. Potted magnolias dry out quickly in summer, so be honest about the watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cameo Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it takes part shade with a lighter display. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate plant. It is frost hardy and humidity tolerant, but it wants a proper cold winter to set buds, so subtropical gardeners should expect fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil with plenty of compost through the backfill. Waterlogging is the one thing it will not forgive, so raise the bed on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then settle into a moderate schedule. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser once flowering has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed, and heavy pruning costs you flowers. Tidy the shape immediately after flowering, before next season's buds form, and remove crossing or damaged wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes. The 300mm pot is a young tree, often little more than a metre tall with two or three main stems and a modest first flowering. The 400mm is considerably more advanced with a formed framework, and it is the one to choose for presence in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous trees are often dispatched with few or no leaves depending on the season, which is normal and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet first year while the roots establish, 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\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eThe complete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003eCompare the best small magnolias for tight spaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eBrowse the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore trees and shrubs sized for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the better magnolias for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with real drainage, refresh the top of the mix each spring, and expect it to hold at about 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my magnolia flower poorly this year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two usual causes are a mild winter and pruning at the wrong time. Buds form on the previous season's wood, so cutting in autumn or winter removes the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to a path or wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser than you could with most trees. The roots are non-invasive and fibrous, so about a metre of clearance from hard surfaces keeps both the paving and the tree happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965017452863,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100373270847,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":50342292455743,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100373238079,"sku":null,"price":3135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cameo-Magnolia-Magnolia-Cameo.jpg?v=1741858579"},{"product_id":"cleopatra-magnolia-magnolia-cleopatra","title":"Cleopatra Magnolia - Magnolia 'Cleopatra'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCleopatra Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cleopatra') is the deciduous magnolia for gardens that cannot spare the room for one. It grows to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, an upright small tree that fits a courtyard bed or a large pot, and at the end of winter it covers its bare branches in deep wine purple tulip flowers before a single leaf appears. Few small trees give back that much colour from so little ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine purple tulip flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The goblet shaped blooms open on bare wood, so the whole canopy reads as colour rather than flowers half hidden among leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnolia scaled for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m by 2.5m it sits in proportion beside a single storey home and never crowds a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non invasive, so it can go near paths, paving and garden walls without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many deciduous magnolias sulk in warm coastal gardens. This one tolerates humid summers, which brings subtropical gardens into play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.\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 you see from the house in winter, because that is when it performs. A lawn specimen or an entry planting shows the bare branch display best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit and modest spread suit tight beds, and the winter flowers arrive when small gardens need them most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well long term in a container of 500mm or wider, where it stays smaller than its in ground size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cleopatra Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with shelter from strong wind so the flowers last. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold winters are an asset rather than a problem. In warmer districts a little afternoon shade helps the blooms hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained and enriched with compost. Magnolias resent waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay, and keep a 75mm mulch layer clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, then water in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Tidy wayward shoots straight after flowering and leave the framework alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cleopatra Magnolia in 300mm and 400mm pots, established plants with a developed branch structure rather than tubestock. Ordered in winter it may arrive bare of leaves and carrying buds, which is exactly what a deciduous tree should be doing. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet few weeks while roots settle, then normal growth from spring. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia tree care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/types-of-magnolia-trees-australian-guide\"\u003eAustralian guide to magnolia types\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\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\u003eAt the end of winter and into early spring, on bare wood before the leaves emerge. In warm gardens the first buds can open earlier, and a late cold snap may mark open petals without harming the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a container at least 500mm wide with premium potting mix, water consistently in summer, and refresh the top layer of mix each spring. Potted trees settle at a smaller size than the 4m it reaches in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it perform in a warm coastal garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cleopatra tolerates humidity better than most deciduous magnolias, which is why it is listed for subtropical as well as temperate climates. Flowering is still strongest where winters bring genuine chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rarely needs the help, topping out around 4m. If you want it smaller, prune lightly straight after flowering, never in late summer when next winter's buds are already formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100373401919,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965023613247,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131836223,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100373369151,"sku":null,"price":3135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cleopatra-Magnolia-Magnolia-Cleopatra.jpg?v=1741858580"},{"product_id":"yulan-magnolia-magnolia-denudata-yulan","title":"Yulan Magnolia - Magnolia denudata 'Yulan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eYulan Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia denudata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yulan') opens pure white goblet flowers on bare branches at the end of winter, before a single leaf appears. It settles at around 7m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, a real tree that still fits a suburban block. The flowers are scented, and the roots are non-invasive enough to plant near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display arrives while the tree is leafless, so the whole canopy reads white from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean lemony scent, strongest on a still morning, that carries further than most tree flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size that fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 7m by 5m suits a front lawn or a courtyard corner rather than acreage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit close to a path, a driveway or a fence.\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 open lawn or paving so the winter flowering is seen from a distance and the bare branch structure stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The modest spread lets it be the single tree in a compact garden, and it casts dappled shade rather than shutting a bed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a matched run, space trees about 6m apart so each canopy holds its own shape at full width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yulan Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light morning shade, sheltered from wind that would shred the open flowers. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is frost hardy, but the subtropics and tropics lack the winter chill it needs, so gardeners north of about Coffs Harbour should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, humus rich and slightly acidic. It is more forgiving of damp ground than most magnolias and tolerates wet feet, though it still wants soil that drains rather than sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry weather. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Take out damaged or crossing wood in late spring after flowering and leave the rest, since magnolias heal large cuts slowly and lose next year's buds when cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two advanced sizes, a 45L and a 400mm pot. Both are established trees with a clear leading stem and a formed head, usually old enough to flower within a season or two of planting rather than making you wait five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA winter delivery may arrive leafless, which is normal for a deciduous magnolia and not a fault. 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\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eThe complete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 7m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years in a home garden. Old specimens go taller in ideal conditions, but that is a lifetime away and easily managed by choosing the right spot now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers reliably in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In subtropical and tropical areas the winter is too mild to set a proper bud, so flowering is sparse or absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan frost damage the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is frost hardy, but a hard frost while the buds are open will brown the petals for that season. Planting on the sheltered side of a wall or hedge removes most of the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteady rather than quick, roughly 30 to 50cm a year once established and slower in the first two seasons. Reliable summer moisture makes more difference than feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100373631295,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100373860671,"sku":null,"price":353.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131868991,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100373762367,"sku":null,"price":1039.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44965029511487,"sku":"QLD","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100373795135,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100373696831,"sku":null,"price":3283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100373664063,"sku":null,"price":921.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100373827903,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100373532991,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100373565759,"sku":null,"price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100373598527,"sku":null,"price":5170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yulan-Magnolia-Magnolia-denudata-Yulan.png?v=1742472876"},{"product_id":"elizabeth-magnolia-magnolia-elizabeth","title":"Elizabeth Magnolia - Magnolia 'Elizabeth'","description":"\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Elizabeth') is the deciduous magnolia for gardeners who want yellow instead of the usual pink. It builds to about 6m tall and 4m wide, and in early spring it carries fragrant primrose yellow goblets along bare branches before a single leaf opens. The roots are fleshy and non-invasive, so it can sit near a driveway without lifting the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowers, which is genuinely rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cross of \u003cem\u003eMagnolia acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eM. denudata\u003c\/em\u003e, it flowers primrose yellow where other deciduous magnolias give pink or white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms are scented, and because they open on bare wood nothing stands between you and the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy and non-invasive, so it is one of the safer flowering trees near paving and drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for cold gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, and at home in cool temperate and warm temperate districts where winter chill sets up the spring show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree that fits a backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it throws usable summer shade, then drops its leaves so winter sun reaches the house.\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 an open position where the bare branch flowering shows against sky or a dark hedge, and where the scent reaches a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for smaller gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four metres of canopy covers an outdoor setting without swallowing the yard, and the winter bareness is a bonus on a southern block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the full 4m spread per tree, so roughly 5m between trunks if each canopy is to hold its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elizabeth Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. Subtropical and tropical districts lack the winter chill for reliable flowering, so northern gardeners want an evergreen magnolia instead. Shelter it from strong wind, because the large flowers bruise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles poorer ground than most flowering trees, but drainage is not negotiable. Work compost through the backfill, plant slightly high on heavy clay, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper as the roots go down. A complete slow release feed in late winter and again in early summer is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it light and prune only after flowering. Magnolias are slow to reshoot from bare old wood, so shape the framework early and leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a 400mm pot. That is an established young tree with a formed leader rather than a tube, so you start well ahead of seedling stock and it is usually old enough to flower in its first season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, a plant sent between late autumn and late winter arrives bare or close to it. That is normal, not a fault. Expect a quiet first season while the roots take hold. 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It reaches about 5m tall and 5m wide, and each spring deep pink buds open to white flowers along every branch. The roots are non-invasive, which is rare in a tree of this spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flower colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink buds open white, so the tree carries both shades through the peak of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit near paths, driveways and services where a larger shade tree could not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds bees and birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom brings the bees in spring, and small yellow crabapples follow in autumn for the birds to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter sun, summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous, so it shades a seat or a window in summer and lets the light back over winter.\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 tree in a front lawn or courtyard is the classic use. At 5m by 5m it reads as a proper tree while still fitting a suburban block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a row, allow 5m to 6m between trees so each canopy develops its full rounded shape rather than growing into its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading canopy casts useful summer shade over a patio without the bulk of a eucalypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Flowering Crabapple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which is what drives heavy flowering. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree, and it is frost hardy. It needs winter chill to flower properly, so subtropical and tropical gardens are not suitable ground, and the display thins in the warmest temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil with compost worked through the bed. It is not fussy about type but resents waterlogging, so raise the planting area on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper off as it becomes drought tolerant. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare and dormant. Take out crossing branches and water shoots, and keep the centre open so light reaches the inner wood where next spring's flowers form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, 45L and 100L. The 300mm and 400mm plants are young trees with a clear leader and usually flower within a season or two. The 45L and 100L are advanced stock, and the 100L gives a tree with presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered between autumn and late winter it arrives bare of leaves, which is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Trees 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\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee trees with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003enon-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e for tight blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/feature-trees-that-instantly-elevate-a-front-yard\"\u003echoosing a feature tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small yellow crabapples are edible but sharp raw. They make excellent jelly, and if you leave them the birds clear the tree for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where there is real winter chill. Cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens get the full display, warm temperate gardens a lighter one, and subtropical gardens should choose a different blossom tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive, so about 3m from a wall is comfortable and gives the 5m canopy room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree to fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It sets fruit readily on its own, and the crabapples are an ornamental bonus rather than the reason to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140131934527,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131901759,"sku":null,"price":336.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100374319423,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44965516476735,"sku":"QLD","price":393.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100374286655,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649718223167,"sku":"QLD","price":843.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100374188351,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100374221119,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-Flowering-Crabapple-Malus-floribunda.jpg?v=1741858582"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/flowering-trees.png?v=1749348458","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/flowering-trees.oembed?page=8","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}