{"title":"Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery tree here can be delivered Australia wide, from $10.95 tubestock to advanced specimens well over head height. The range covers more than 500 trees: shade and avenue trees, flowering ornamentals like jacarandas and crepe myrtles, evergreen magnolias, olives and citrus, and Australian natives from grass trees to tuckeroos. A tree is the biggest single decision most gardeners make, so choose mature size first and purpose second. The guide below the grid walks you through both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart with the job, then check the size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuy a tree for what you need it to do. Shade over a west facing wall calls for a spreading canopy, a jacaranda or an Illawarra flame tree. Privacy along a boundary wants a dense evergreen such as a weeping lilly pilly or Brisbane box. A courtyard feature has to earn its spot with flowers or form, which is where crepe myrtles, magnolias and Japanese maples come in, because all of them stay compact enough to plant near the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen hold the mature height against your block. A jacaranda reaches 10m to 15m with a canopy nearly as wide. A tuckeroo makes about 8m, a 'Little Gem' magnolia 4m, and the compact crepe myrtles around 3m. Planting a 15m tree in a 6m wide backyard is the most common tree buying mistake we see, and the hardest to undo five years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvergreen or deciduous\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen trees such as lilly pillies, magnolias, olives and tuckeroos hold their screen and their shade all year, which makes them the default for privacy and for framing a garden. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eDeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e like Japanese maples, ornamental pears, crepe myrtles and liquidambars work the other way: dense shade in summer, bare branches that let winter sun through. Over a north facing lawn or an outdoor living area, deciduous is usually the smarter pick. For a year round backdrop or screen, browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-trees\"\u003eevergreen tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching a tree to your climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poincianas, frangipanis, golden pendas, ivory curl trees and tabebuias flower hard in heat and humidity. Most tolerate no more than the lightest frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e around Sydney, Perth and coastal South Australia take the widest range: jacarandas, olives, citrus, magnolias, crepe myrtles and most of the natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool temperate and frost prone gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Melbourne, Canberra, the tablelands and Tasmania. Japanese maples, ornamental pears, birches, liquidambars, crepe myrtles and many eucalypts shrug off hard frost. Tropical flowering trees do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry inland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalypts, kurrajongs and the Queensland bottle tree cope with heat and low rainfall better than almost anything else on this page, with olives close behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTubestock, potted or advanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe same species often appears here at several sizes, and the price difference is real. Tubestock from about $11 is the cheapest way to plant a windbreak, a driveway avenue or a whole new garden, and young trees establish quickly because their roots have never been pot bound. Mid size stock in 200mm pots through to 45 litre bags balances cost against head start, and suits most single tree purchases. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced and ex ground trees\u003c\/a\u003e give an instant result for a landmark position. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with common tiers at $179.95 and $209.90 and specialist transport quoted for the biggest specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and the first two summers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig the hole twice as wide as the rootball and no deeper, so the trunk flare sits at soil level. Backfill with the soil you removed, water in with 20 litres, then mulch 75mm deep and keep the mulch clear of the trunk. Stake loosely only if the site is windy, and take stakes out after the first year so the trunk thickens properly. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, weekly through the second, and feed with a controlled release fertiliser each spring. Keep large growing trees at least 5m from the house, further from sewer lines, and never plant a fig near paving or pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will my tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast species such as poincianas, eucalypts and ornamental pears can put on a metre or more a year in good conditions. Magnolias, maples and olives are slower, closer to 30cm to 50cm. A tree planted small usually overtakes expectations by year three once its roots are away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich trees are safe near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact trees with well behaved roots: crepe myrtles, 'Little Gem' magnolias, Japanese maples and citrus can all sit 2m to 3m off a wall. Keep figs, large eucalypts and poincianas well clear of structures, paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I plant for quick shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tropics and subtropics, a poinciana or golden penda. In temperate gardens, an ornamental pear or jacaranda. All sit at the fast end of the range, and choosing from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e means you get a show each year while the canopy builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix fruit trees into an ornamental garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it usually works well because both want sun, deep watering and an annual feed. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e covers citrus, avocados, figs, mangoes, mulberries and stone fruit for the sunniest corner of the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do trees travel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragon-tree-dracaena-draco","title":"Dragon Tree - Dracaena draco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Tree is what you plant when a garden needs one strong shape, not more foliage. \u003cem\u003eDracaena draco\u003c\/em\u003e builds a stout grey trunk topped with rosettes of stiff blue-green leaves, reaching about 4m tall and 3m wide over ten to fifteen years. It is genuinely slow, and that is the appeal: it holds its proportions for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural straight away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a young plant reads as garden architecture, so you get the effect immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it runs on rainfall, needing a deep soak only in a long dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, wind and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed coastal blocks and hot western walls suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in ten to fifteen years, so it fits a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no spraying. Low maintenance here means the plant looks after itself.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dragon Tree in gravel or low succulents does more work than a group of shrubs. Allow 3m of clear width for the canopy and keep it 2m back from paths and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, undemanding roots make it a strong long-term container plant. Use a pot at least 60cm across with a free draining cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, poolside and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the foliage and there is almost no leaf litter, so it is easy beside a pool. Sharp rockery drainage suits it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. It survives part shade but the rosettes open out and lose their tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it will not forgive. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant into a raised mound at least 30cm high with coarse sand worked through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, fortnightly in the second year, then only in extended dry weather. More are lost to overwatering than to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens suit it best. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted against a north-facing wall and shelter it on the coldest nights. In wet tropical gardens, humidity and summer rain can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are container grown and travel well, because the foliage is stiff and carries little water weight. A few lower leaves may look creased after transit. That is normal and they are shed within a season. Water it in on arrival, then leave it alone for a fortnight. Expect character rather than height in the first year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver 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-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eDragon Tree care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse all drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the point. Expect about 4m in ten to fifteen years in a warm garden, less again in a pot. The huge specimens in photographs are centuries old plants in their native Canary Islands habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a very long time, yes. In a container of 60cm or more with free draining mix it stays comfortable for years, simply growing more slowly. Repot only once the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena species are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed. Site it away from where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants send up sprays of small white and green flowers, usually followed by orange berries. 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It grows to about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying spiralled strap leaves on a branched trunk propped up by a cage of aerial roots. It is an Australian native from the east coast dunes, so wind, salt spray and sand are normal conditions rather than a hardship.\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 front line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it holds up where ornamentals burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture, not just greenery.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prop roots and spiralled crown carry a courtyard on their own, and it uplights well at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn east coast native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine dune species, not an imported lookalike, and the fruit brings birds in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning routine, no shaping, no feeding schedule, and it grows in soil most trees find too poor.\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 Use it on the seaward edge of a planting to shelter softer species behind, or as the single tree on a dune facing block where a conventional shade tree has no hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, poolside and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a gravel bed or a wide entry does more than a group, and it tolerates pool splash without dropping fine litter into the water. Allow about 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing coastal screw pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. In part shade the crown opens up and loses the tight spiral that makes it worth planting. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, including humid coastal ones. It is frost tender, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need it potted and moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and the sandier the better. On heavy clay, plant high on a mound with coarse material worked through, because sitting wet is the main way to lose one. Water weekly through the first two summers, then rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light native fertiliser in spring is enough. No pruning is needed; old leaves can be cut off flush at the trunk, or left for a natural look. Never cut the prop roots, because they hold the plant upright in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance and the leaf edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf margins and midrib carry small sharp teeth that catch skin and clothing. Plant it at least a metre back from paths and seating, wear gloves and long sleeves when you work on it, and think twice before putting one beside a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm multipacks, 300mm, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Growth is steady rather than quick, so the size you buy largely determines the size you live with for years. The 200mm and 300mm plants are the value option, the 45L and 100L the middle ground, and the 200L and 400L already carry a formed trunk.\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 slow first season while the roots establish, then steady growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants for windbreaks and exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical foliage for a resort look\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the beach can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery close. 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In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\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 and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. It will push two or three shoots below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641960366399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102836543,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102738239,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102771007,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100273525055,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127711592767,"sku":"QLD","price":325.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44127711625535,"sku":"QLD","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":45783655842111,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100273492287,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-Lyrata.png?v=1766221890"},{"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. 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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. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643651948863,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100279652671,"sku":null,"price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100279685439,"sku":null,"price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105294143,"sku":null,"price":311.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105261375,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105326911,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100279619903,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105359679,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140105392447,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44129681015103,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44254561304895,"sku":"QLD","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648037454143,"sku":"QLD","price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100279456063,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44480634028351,"sku":"QLD","price":921.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100279488831,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44480634061119,"sku":"QLD","price":2248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100279521599,"sku":null,"price":2791.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44943021572415,"sku":"QLD","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100279423295,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100279554367,"sku":null,"price":18700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100279783743,"sku":null,"price":17875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Gem-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Little-Gem_0e3c095a.png?v=1768454620"},{"product_id":"native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum","title":"Native Frangipani - Hymenosporum flavum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Frangipani (\u003cem\u003eHymenosporum flavum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native tree for gardeners who want scent and height without much width. It reaches about 8m tall and only 4m across, with a slim upright habit that fits a courtyard, a narrow side garden or a driveway line. Through spring and early summer it carries tubular flowers that open cream and age to deep golden yellow, and the perfume travels right across a garden in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is honeyed and strongest at dusk, and one mature tree scents a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m wide at maturity, so it gives canopy height on a block where a spreading shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly and starts flowering young, unusual in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream buds and deep yellow older flowers open together, so the tree carries both for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeders work the flowers, and it handles humidity and salt laden wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow shape means you can plant 2m from a fence and still walk under it in a few years. Put it where you pass in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row. This is a high canopy screen rather than a hedge, so it blocks a neighbouring upper storey while leaving ground level open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a light, airy avenue that does not overwhelm a suburban frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but it flowers less and stretches taller. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler districts want a warm sheltered spot and protection for two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest margin tree, so it rewards good soil. Work compost through the bed, keep drainage free, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. On heavy clay, plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers. It is not a drought tree, so keep water up in long dry spells even when established. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth doing, because left alone it can go leggy with a bare lower trunk. Tip prune the leaders for the first two or three years to force branching, and shorten whippy growth after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube stock to 100L. Tubes, 140mm and 200mm plants are young single stems and the economical way to fill a driveway line or screen run, though they need a season of tip pruning. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual garden choice, while the 25L, 45L and 100L trees arrive already branched and often flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a few settling weeks, then fast growth once the weather warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eSee more scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus\"\u003eBrisbane Box for broader native shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower shape and the perfume. This is an Australian rainforest tree, it stays evergreen, and it never drops to the bare grey branches of a true frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 4m wide. The 15m records come from trees drawn up in rainforest. Regular tip pruning while young keeps a garden tree lower and denser again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. 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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. It stands bare for several weeks before new leaves and flower buds push together in spring. That is normal, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually shade or too much nitrogen. It needs full sun for most of the day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is an irritant to skin and eyes, so this is not a plant we list as pet friendly. Wear gloves when pruning and wash any sap off promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100282077503,"sku":null,"price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106342719,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100282110271,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106375487,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106408255,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100281979199,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100281913663,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44199180042559,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100281880895,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100282011967,"sku":null,"price":3283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44767151980863,"sku":"QLD","price":893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100281946431,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":45783473258815,"sku":"QLD","price":2887.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":45783473291583,"sku":"QLD","price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100282044735,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44199180075327,"sku":"QLD","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Frangipani-Plumeria-rubra_d26cbd29.jpg?v=1742471813"},{"product_id":"eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka","title":"Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. It is nearly thornless, which makes picking and pruning a far better job than the old types, and it crops close to year round rather than in one heavy autumn flush. A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf pollinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. A potted Eureka needs more water and feed than one in the ground, but it crops reliably and can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the requirement. A north or west facing wall gives reflected warmth that lifts fruit quality noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground allow a 3m circle of clear space and keep lawn out from under the canopy: citrus roots are shallow and lose out to grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eureka Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, minimum six hours, with shelter from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are comfortable, and it handles humidity and salt air. Light frost only, though, so in Melbourne, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot against a warm wall and cover it on frosty nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Citrus will not tolerate waterlogging, so on clay plant on a mound 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because collar rot is the most common killer of backyard citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work only. Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Note for pet owners: citrus foliage and oils are toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe full lemon tree care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare every citrus variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one to two years from a 300mm or 400mm plant, sooner from a 100L tree already carrying fruit. Remove the first small crop so the tree builds roots instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEureka or Meyer, which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEureka gives a true tart lemon with thin skin and plenty of juice, and crops closer to year round. Meyer is sweeter, milder and more cold tolerant. Most cooks want Eureka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is hunger or drainage. Feed three times a year, check water is not sitting around the roots, and pull mulch back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100282503487,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106473791,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44207273902399,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44207273935167,"sku":"QLD","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106441023,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100282536255,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100282437951,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48546766618943,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100282470719,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100282372415,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Eureka_68876cb9.png?v=1768454665"},{"product_id":"lemonicious-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-lemonicious","title":"Lemonicious Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Lemonicious'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lemonicious Lemon Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemonicious') is a true dwarf lemon bred for pots, staying around 2m tall by 1.5m wide while producing full sized, juicy fruit. It gives balcony and courtyard gardeners the whole lemon tree experience, perfumed white blossom, glossy foliage and a steady supply of fruit, in a plant that never needs a backyard. In warm climates it flowers and fruits in overlapping waves for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real lemon harvest from a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sized fruit on a compact plant, enough for the kitchen from a single well fed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it suits balconies, courtyards and narrow beds where a standard lemon would swallow the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom you can smell across the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry classic citrus perfume and keep bees and butterflies busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in most of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives from the tropics through subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit stays naturally compact, needing only a light tidy after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. Start in a 40cm to 50cm pot with premium potting mix, in your sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, a pot and regular feeding are the whole recipe; the perfume does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground it makes a productive feature by a path or kitchen door, where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lemonicious Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun for real fruit. It handles heat and humidity well and takes light frost only, so in frost prone districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter, which is exactly what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. In pots, premium citrus or all purpose mix; in ground, dig through compost and plant slightly proud on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus in pots are hungry and thirsty. Water deeply whenever the top few centimetres dry out, daily in summer heat, and feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Inconsistent water is the usual cause of fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: remove any shoots from below the graft, tidy after harvest, and thin heavy fruit set on young trees so branches strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemonicious ships in 200mm pots in packs of 6, with 140mm packs of 10 and 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. The multi-plant packs suit a productive balcony rail, a run of matched pots or splitting an order with neighbours. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Young trees usually flower within their first year with you; let the plant size up before carrying a full crop. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the lemons on a dwarf tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size. Dwarfing affects the tree, not the fruit, so you get normal juicy lemons on a plant a third the size of a standard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lemons will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, well fed Lemonicious in a large pot commonly carries dozens of fruit a year in warm climates, often with flowers and fruit on the tree at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pots it is nearly always hunger or waterlogging. Feed with citrus fertiliser, check the pot drains freely, and new growth should flush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and skin oils are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so position the pot out of reach of determined nibblers. The fruit on your bench is not the issue; the plant itself is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774546080063,"sku":"QLD","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"QLD","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":null,"price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonicious-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Lemonicious_b3d2122e.png?v=1768454690"},{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree-citrus-meyeri","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus × meyeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's favourite backyard lemon for good reason: a naturally compact 3m tree that carries thin skinned, sweeter than standard lemons through the cooler months, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin, it is the hardiest of the common citrus, cropping happily from Cairns courtyards to frost edged Melbourne gardens, and it thrives in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentler lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer fruit is juicier and less acidic than a Eureka, smooth skinned and gold tinted, brilliant for drinks, dressings and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold snaps that damage other lemons, which is why it is the default choice for southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and non invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m tall with well behaved roots, safe near paths and easily netted or picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed blossom, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and the fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm to 60cm container it becomes a productive feature for a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree near the kitchen door, it earns its spot in fruit and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, premium potting mix and regular feeding are the entire recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against a warm north facing wall a Meyer crops where no other lemon will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Meyer Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and cool temperate climates; it takes light frost once established, with young trees appreciating a cover on freezing nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost, or premium citrus mix in pots. Plant slightly proud on clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: water deeply whenever the topsoil dries, and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop and skin splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove shoots below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after harvest, and thin heavy crops on young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer lemons are grown to order in tube and 400mm sizes and currently show as backorder: we confirm timing with you before anything is charged or shipped. Tubes are the patient, economical route; 400mm trees arrive close to fruiting age. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect first meaningful fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Meyer different from a normal lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParentage. The mandarin in its background makes the fruit sweeter, thinner skinned and less acidic, and the tree smaller and hardier. Purists keep a Eureka for sharpness; households live off the Meyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, with flowers and fruit often on the tree together, and scattered fruit almost year round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree dropping small fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural shedding of excess fruit is normal. Heavy drop usually means uneven watering or hunger; mulch, water deeply and keep the feeding calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit in your kitchen is fine, but citrus foliage and skin oils are not safe for cats and dogs to chew, so position pots away from determined nibblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640517558591,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44207446524223,"sku":"QLD","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Meyer-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-x-meyeri.png?v=1742471819"},{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-tree-citrus-hystrix","title":"Kaffir Lime Tree - Citrus hystrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaffir Lime Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as makrut lime, is the citrus you grow for the leaves as much as the fruit. The glossy double lobed leaves are the backbone of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, and one tree keeps a kitchen supplied all year, fresher than anything sold in a packet. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and stays comfortably smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh kaffir lime leaves lift curries, soups and marinades in a way dried leaves never do, and picking straight from the tree costs nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit with a purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knobbly, deeply textured limes carry intense zest that defines authentic curry pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance from every part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed leaves, white spring flowers and cut fruit all release that unmistakable citrus perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for anywhere warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2m, and smaller in a container, it fits courtyards and small gardens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the garden's pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers feed bees and butterflies through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the best citrus for container life. A large pot by a sunny door puts the leaves within arm's reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest frame makes it an easy fit for a productive corner, and it earns its space better than a second lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage and sculptural fruit make it handsome enough to plant where it is seen, not hidden down the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kaffir Lime Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil improved with compost. In pots, use a premium citrus or general potting mix, never garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady, especially while flowering and fruiting, and mulch to hold moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Feed little and often through the warm months with a citrus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting leaves is most of the pruning it needs. Beyond that, shape lightly in late winter and remove any shoots from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kaffir Lime in 250mm pots as a pack of 3, and as single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees. The 300mm size is an established young tree ready to pick from lightly; the 400mm and 500mm trees carry real structure and reach harvest scale sooner. All are hardened, garden ready stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a brief sulk after transport, which is normal for citrus, then steady new growth in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia-tahitian\"\u003eTahitian Lime, the juicing companion to plant beside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other citrus it is self fertile, so a single tree flowers and fruits on its own. More sun and steady water do far more for your harvest than a second tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pick leaves all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is evergreen, so leaves are available whenever you cook. Pick individual mature leaves rather than stripping whole stems and the tree will not miss them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or cooler areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool temperate climates grow it in a container in the warmest, sunniest spot you have, and shelter it from frost in winter. In the ground it is reliable from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 400mm wide and move up to around 500mm as the tree matures. Good drainage holes, premium potting mix and regular feeding matter more than the exact pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283289919,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100283355455,"sku":null,"price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106670399,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106703167,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106637631,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44207648407871,"sku":"QLD","price":651.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100283388223,"sku":null,"price":765.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283191615,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283224383,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kaffir-Lime-Tree-Citrus-hystrix.jpg?v=1741857822"},{"product_id":"persian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia","title":"Persian Lime Tree - Citrus latifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Lime (\u003cem\u003eCitrus latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as Tahitian lime, is the lime for people who want the fruit without the fuss: seedless, essentially thornless and generous. Grafted trees grow to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide in the ground, comfortably less in a pot, and of all the limes it is the most reliable performer in cooler coastal gardens. Scented white blossom is followed by smooth green fruit through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit, barely a thorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is juicy and seed free, and mature wood carries few if any thorns, just the odd small one on vigorous young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are not waiting on a seedling. Grafted trees settle quickly and usually offer their first useful fruit within two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a container 500mm or wider it stays a compact balcony or courtyard tree you can move to follow the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lime for milder coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other limes sulk in cooler coastal gardens, this one keeps cropping, and it takes heat and humidity in its stride as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the citrus for a sunny balcony or courtyard. Give it a pot at least 500mm wide, premium mix and the sunniest spot you have, and remember potted trees need more water and feed than the same tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits a suburban backyard without dominating it. Plant it within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Persian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established trees tolerate light frost only, so protect young plants through their first winters, and in frost prone districts keep it potted and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage first. Work compost through the bed, sit the tree slightly proud of the surrounding level on clay, and mulch generously while keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limes fruit best with steady moisture. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work. Shape after the main harvest, remove dead or crossing wood, and rub off any shoots from below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Persian Lime in six sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, 250mm pots in a pack of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 100L stock. The packs suit planting in numbers; the larger sizes are old enough to carry flower or fruit in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel potted and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while roots settle, then fresh growth in warm weather, covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and care advice that applies to all backyard citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e for lemons, oranges and companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the backyard orchard with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are grafted trees, most gardeners pick their first useful crop within two to three seasons of planting. Remove some fruit in the first year so the tree puts its energy into roots and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best citrus for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, water and feed more often than in the ground, and expect a tree around 2m rather than 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established, and young trees should be protected everywhere. In districts with regular hard frosts, grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283519295,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207694872895,"sku":"QLD","price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106768703,"sku":null,"price":370.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774534938943,"sku":"QLD","price":255.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283715903,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106735935,"sku":null,"price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106834239,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283552063,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100284010815,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100284076351,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100283978047,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140106801471,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100284043583,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100283912511,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283748671,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100284109119,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283781439,"sku":null,"price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100283814207,"sku":null,"price":14437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100283846975,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Persian-Lime-Tree-Citrus-latifolia.jpg?v=1741857823"},{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Navel (\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington Navel') is the orange most Australian backyards should have. It is the classic sweet, seedless, easy peeling winter orange, on a grafted tree that settles at around 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide, or considerably smaller in a pot. Spring brings heavily perfumed white blossom, and the fruit then hangs on the tree through winter, so you pick as you need rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reason this variety has outlasted every fashion in citrus. Fruit that children will actually eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening from mid winter into early spring, when little else in the garden is producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring blossom carries across a courtyard and brings in bees while it lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near a path, a paved courtyard or a boundary without worrying about lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted navel in a large container is one of the best balcony fruit trees available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 500mm or larger pot with a quality potting mix. Expect a tree of about 2m that still fruits well, provided you water and feed consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m between citrus trees so each keeps its own light and airflow. Good airflow is the cheapest pest control you will ever apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Washington Navel orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six to eight hours a day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of coastal Australia along with the Riverland, Sunraysia, Perth and Adelaide. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland districts grow it in a pot against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, because citrus will not tolerate wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk. Collar rot is the most common way a home citrus tree is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let it dry out while fruit is swelling. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer, plus trace elements if leaves yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove anything shooting from below the graft union, take out dead or crossing wood, and lift the skirt clear of the mulch. Prune after harvest, not before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L trees. Every plant is grafted onto citrus rootstock, so it comes true to type and fruits far sooner than a seedling would. Smaller sizes usually crop in two to three seasons, while the 45L and 100L trees are often bearing already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A little leaf drop in transit is normal. Water it in well, keep it out of wind for a fortnight, and it will push new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare lemon, lime, mandarin and orange trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eGetting soil and drainage right before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 300mm tree usually gives a first real crop in its second or third season in the ground. Advanced 45L and 100L trees often fruit in the first or second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Navel oranges are self fertile, so a single tree will set a full crop on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus oils in the leaves, skin and fruit are mildly toxic to cats and dogs. 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Self fertile and famously unfussy, it grows about 5m tall and wide and bears twice a year: a light crop in summer, then a heavier harvest through autumn. Few fruit trees succeed across as much of Australia as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo crops a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e An early summer pick on last season's wood, then the main autumn harvest on the new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne tree does it all.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is self fertile, so there is no pollination puzzle to solve and no second tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought and heat tolerant, comfortable in salt air and poor soil, at home everywhere outside the wet tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade from big foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large lobed leaves build a dense canopy quickly, giving working summer shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A winter prune and a spring feed cover the annual care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space for a 5m spread, and keep the trunk 4 to 5m clear of pipes, paving and pools, because fig roots hunt moisture aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e In leaf it is a dense summer screen. It is deciduous, so accept the bare winter view or pair it with an evergreen backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs crop unusually well with restricted roots. A 500mm pot holds one at around 2m and keeps the roots out of trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brown Turkey Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; the more heat on the fruit, the sweeter it gets. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid climates, and being deciduous it is frost hardy through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from sand to stony ground. Compost the planting hole, then resist heavy feeding: a rich life gives leaves instead of figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply while the tree establishes and while fruit is swelling, because sudden drought at that stage drops the crop. An established tree is genuinely drought tolerant. A modest feed in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare, keeping it low, open and within picking reach. Go gently, since the summer crop forms on last season's wood. Wear gloves and sleeves: the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown Turkey is sold as 200mm plants in a pack of 6: enough for a productive screen at 3m spacing, an orchard row shared with neighbours, or a mix of garden and potted trees. Each establishes fast, and a plant arriving in winter will be dormant and leafless, exactly as it should be. Expect the first useful crop within 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season, with planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/feijoa-white-goose-acca-sellowiana\"\u003eFeijoa White Goose, an edible hedging companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants for a productive garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it sold as a pack of six?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow and ship this variety as six 200mm plants, which suits how figs are used: a fruiting screen, a shared order, or several trees in pots. Young figs also establish faster than advanced transplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage pipes or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. Fig roots are vigorous moisture seekers, so keep the tree 4 to 5m from pipes, paving and pools, or grow it in a large pot or root barrier where clearance is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the figs ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light crop comes in summer and the main crop through autumn. A ripe fig softens, droops on its stalk and lifts off easily; picked hard, it will not ripen further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. A winter prune holds it at 2 to 3m picking height, and a potted fig stays smaller again while cropping well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnything to watch when picking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white sap from stems and unripe fruit irritates skin, so wear gloves when picking and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100284764479,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207834300735,"sku":"QLD","price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100284797247,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100284862783,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100284731711,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brown-Turkey-Fig-Tree-Ficus-carica-Brown-Turkey.jpg?v=1741857826"},{"product_id":"kumquat-tree-fortunella-japonica","title":"Kumquat Tree - Fortunella japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kumquat Tree (\u003cem\u003eFortunella japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the citrus for people who do not have room for a citrus. It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and holds happily at half that in a large pot. The small golden fruit is eaten whole, skin and all: the rind is sweet, the flesh is sharp, and the two together are the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you eat off the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e No peeling and no juicing. What does not get eaten fresh makes excellent marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m in open ground it is small for a citrus, and a container holds it lower again without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus perfume, strong enough to notice from a few metres on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e More cold tolerant than lemons or limes, comfortable in heat and humidity, and with non-invasive roots that suit a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The use it is best known for. A pot 500mm or wider with real drainage will carry a productive tree for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy and neat enough to sit beside a seating area, with flowers in spring and fruit hanging on for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a doorway earns its space three times over: foliage all year, scent in spring, and colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes heat and humidity in its stride. It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat, the sweeter round fruited type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a kumquat in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, feed twice a year, and expect a tree closer to 1.5m than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats set fruit on their own, so a single tree in a courtyard will crop without a partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the citrus, but that means light frost rather than hard frost. In a genuinely cold garden grow it in a container you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792892064063,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106998079,"sku":null,"price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/download-2026-03-02T160535.715.png?v=1772431548"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-apple-tree-malus-domestica-red-fuji","title":"Red Fuji Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fuji Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fuji') gives you the crisp, honey sweet apple most Australians already buy at the shops, grown at home where it tastes considerably better. Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. 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Give it dappled light or morning sun with afternoon shade, sheltered from the hot, drying winds that scorch the fine leaves. It is not suited to the subtropics or tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Mulch 75mm deep to the drip line to keep the shallow roots cool, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume: deep soak weekly through the first two summers and never let a potted tree dry right out. Feed lightly with a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Remove dead or crossing branches in winter while the structure is visible. The natural form is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Japanese Maple in a wide range of sizes: tube stock (currently on backorder), 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through to advanced specimens from 45L to 500L. The 300mm to 500mm sizes are shapely young trees and the usual starting point, while advanced stock arrives with years of structure built. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Deciduous trees delivered in winter arrive bare, and roughly 30cm of growth a year is normal once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe essential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with true autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku\"\u003eSee Sango Kaku, the coral bark Japanese maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eBrowse plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or on the subtropical coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it there. Humid heat scorches the foliage and mild winters mute the autumn colour. From Sydney south, and in the highlands, it excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of its value. Expect roughly 30cm a year in good conditions, reaching about 5m over 15 years. Buying an advanced size is the honest shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide pot from 500mm, quality mix, reliable summer water and a root prune every three to four years. Potted trees stay conveniently smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the leaf tips burn in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot afternoon sun or dry wind, usually with a dry root zone. Move a potted tree to afternoon shade, improve mulch and watering in the garden. 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Native to the inland brigalow country of southern Queensland, it stores water in a swollen grey trunk that thickens with age into the bottle shape it is named for. In a garden it settles at roughly 8m tall and 4m wide over several decades, and it is slow, which is part of the appeal: a tree you plant once and never have to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk that becomes the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The swelling starts young and keeps developing for the life of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Once established it lives on rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends down a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, so it can go beside a driveway where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy trunk and open canopy shed wind instead of catching it, which suits exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, effectively no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no feeding regime. It builds its own form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in a lawn or gravel courtyard does more than a group. Give it 4m of clear width so the trunk can be seen from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 8m apart, a row reads as a formal avenue without the root damage most avenue trees eventually cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts dappled shade, so lawn still grows underneath. Being so slow, it also holds happily in a 500mm pot for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Queensland Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin and the dry inland all suit it. It takes light frost only, and young plants are the vulnerable ones, so hard frosting districts need a warm sheltered spot and winter protection for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem. Drainage is. It evolved on stony inland slopes and will rot in ground that stays wet, so on clay or in a low spot plant on a mound at least 300mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then step back. Established trees rarely need irrigation, and fertiliser only produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Remove damaged limbs and otherwise leave it alone. Leaf drop in a dry spell is the tree conserving water, not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three through single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 300L. Because the tree is slow, size at purchase matters more here than with most plants. A 300mm plant is a slim seedling with the trunk barely started, while the 45L and 100L sizes already show the shape and the 200L and 300L specimens arrive with a substantial trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMore on the bottle tree and how it grows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before the trunk swells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins within the first few years and keeps developing for the life of the tree. A 45L plant usually shows a clear bottle shape within five to eight years in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a house or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its strengths. The deep taproot means it does not lift paving or invade pipes. Allow around 3m from a structure for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Young trees are the ones that get damaged. 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It reaches about 5m tall with a frond spread near 3.5m, on a slim fibrous trunk that takes up almost no ground space. Its roots are non invasive and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Of all the tree ferns this is the one that moves. 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Uplight the trunk and the silhouette does the work at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern groves and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart. At that spacing the crowns overlap into a continuous green ceiling while each trunk stays visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow trunk and contained roots suit a tight bed beside a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fern Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade is ideal, and shelter from hot dry wind matters most, because wind desiccates the fronds far faster than sun does. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and highland gardens choose a protected spot under a canopy and expect frond burn in a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture retentive. Dig in compost generously and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water the trunk and the crown, not just the soil. The trunk is a mass of aerial roots that absorbs moisture directly, so a daily hose over it in hot weather is the difference between lush fronds and crisp brown ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow release fertiliser in spring, plus the occasional bucket of weak liquid feed poured into the crown. Cut old fronds off close to the trunk once they brown, wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern Trees are grown in sizes from 140mm and 200mm packs through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots up to 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller pots arrive as a crown of fronds with no visible trunk yet, and they are the value choice for a grove if you can wait: the trunk lifts within two to three years in a warm garden. Large containers arrive already trunking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright with the fronds protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some frond damage in transit is normal, because the plant replaces its canopy within a season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives for habitat gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBuild the rest of the tropical planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered light suits it best. It handles more sun in a humid coastal garden where the air stays moist, but in a dry inland garden afternoon sun scorches the fronds however much you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fronds going brown at the tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry wind or a dry trunk rather than a soil problem. Hose the trunk and crown in hot weather, add a windbreak, and trim the spent fronds off. The crown replaces them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it carries the Pet Friendly rating. Note that the fine scales on the trunk and unfurling fronds can irritate human skin, so wear gloves when you groom it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108734783,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100288860479,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108702015,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108767551,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44217559908671,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108800319,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100288794943,"sku":null,"price":1105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938286563647,"sku":"QLD","price":425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100288762175,"sku":null,"price":1138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938287808831,"sku":"QLD","price":878.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44493501235519,"sku":"QLD","price":2590.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288729407,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fern-Tree-Cyathea-cooperi_30cce49e.jpg?v=1768454752"},{"product_id":"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. 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In a garden it settles at around 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the 20m it reaches in Queensland rainforest, and it carries creamy white flowers through late summer that bees and small birds work over. Brush past it and the whole corner smells of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are a genuine bushfood, and one crushed leaf carries further than a whole lemon tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen and a feature at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it fills a boundary; grown on a single trunk it becomes a shapely small shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife earn from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower masses bring in bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in humidity, and salt tolerant enough for gardens back from the beachfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and it takes a hard prune if it outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Trimmed twice a year it holds at 3m to 4m and stays furnished low down; left alone it lifts into a small multi trunked tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where people brush past: a back step, a path, an outdoor table. The scent only releases when leaves are touched, so a plant at the back of a bed wastes half of what it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Scented Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the strongest leaf oil in an open sunny spot. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It takes light frost once established but not much more, so gardeners in Canberra or the tablelands should pot it against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants soil that holds some moisture but drains freely. Heavy clay needs a raised mound and generous compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week for the first two summers while the roots build, then it carries itself through dry spells. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build density low down, then trim a hedge after flowering and again in early autumn. Pick mature leaves any time and dry them flat out of the sun. The concentrated essential oil is not safe for cats, so keep bottled oil away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and 140mm plants suit a long hedge run: fast to establish and a fraction of the price of advanced stock. From 100L up they are semi advanced trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then a strong flush once the roots take hold. 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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. 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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. With reasonable water expect 60cm to 1m a year until it nears 6m, then it slows and thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fully deciduous and stands bare from roughly June to September, longer in cool temperate gardens. The peeling bark carries it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots are non-invasive, so 2m to 3m from a path or driveway is fine. Just leave room for the 4m canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single feature tree with presence now, 25L or 45L is the sensible start. For an avenue, smaller pots cost far less per tree and establish reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111257919,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111126847,"sku":null,"price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100295414079,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111192383,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100295381311,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111159615,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140111225151,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100295479615,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44299713741119,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44341818032447,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648028344639,"sku":"QLD","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780479643967,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295283007,"sku":null,"price":1024.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780479676735,"sku":"QLD","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":45543636205887,"sku":"QLD","price":2420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648028541247,"sku":"QLD","price":3471.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100295250239,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100295315775,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100295348543,"sku":null,"price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Natchez.jpg?v=1768454817"},{"product_id":"weeping-lilly-pilly-tree-waterhousia-floribunda","title":"Weeping Lilly Pilly Tree - Waterhousea floribunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe weeping lilly pilly (\u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree for a boundary that needs real height, where you would rather have shade than a clipped wall. In a garden it settles around 10m tall and 5m wide, with long willowy foliage on arching branches and new growth that flushes pink and copper. Left alone it is a shade tree. Planted 1.5m apart and trimmed, it makes one of the best tall screens available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping habit that softens everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage hangs rather than sitting stiffly, so a row reads as a green curtain instead of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight most screens cannot reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10m in a garden, enough to block a two storey outlook that shorter hedging cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A creek bank tree by origin, so it tolerates damp soil that would kill most screening plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy cream and white flowers in summer, then berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. It takes trimming well and can be held from 3m upward, though the lower you keep it the more often you are back on the ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree given room develops a broad weeping canopy. Allow at least 5m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp, windy and coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The corner that stays soggy after rain is exactly where this tree does its best work, and it is salt tolerant and wind tolerant enough for an exposed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the weeping lilly pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and genuinely good in part shade, which is unusual for a screening plant. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about soil type and tolerant of wet feet, but the root system is vigorous. Keep it at least 4m from sewer lines, stormwater pipes, paving and footings. That is the one real drawback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each growth flush if you are keeping it as a screen, two or three times a year in a warm garden. It reshoots readily from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in twelve sizes, from 140mm packs of ten up to 1000L specimen trees. The multi packs are the value choice for a long boundary and close a screen in three to four seasons. The 300mm to 500mm pots are the common middle ground. From 45L to 1000L the trees arrive already branched with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then strong new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eShade and feature 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 it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home garden expect about 10m tall and 5m wide over many years. Along rainforest creeks in its native range it goes well past 20m, but garden conditions keep it far smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it psyllid resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Unlike older \u003cem\u003eSyzygium\u003c\/em\u003e hedging, this species is not troubled by the psyllid that pimples and puckers lilly pilly leaves, so foliage stays clean without spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it at least 4m, more if you can. The roots are vigorous and the canopy is wide, so it is a poor choice for a narrow strip beside a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111618367,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100295971135,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111487295,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140111651135,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111520063,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100296003903,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111552831,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140111585599,"sku":null,"price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100296069439,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494134837567,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648182649151,"sku":"QLD","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100295938367,"sku":null,"price":1056.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47800439341375,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295741759,"sku":null,"price":1485.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49545581199679,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100295774527,"sku":null,"price":2640.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44494207516991,"sku":"QLD","price":3575.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100295905599,"sku":null,"price":4743.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296134975,"sku":null,"price":5940.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":44494207549759,"sku":"QLD","price":10587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100295807295,"sku":null,"price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100295840063,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Lilly-Pilly-Tree-Waterhousia-floribunda_f745aaeb.png?v=1768454840"},{"product_id":"australian-tulipwood-tree-harpullia-pendula","title":"Australian Tulipwood Tree - Harpullia pendula","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Tulipwood (\u003cem\u003eHarpullia pendula\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shade tree councils reach for when they need something that will not lift the footpath. It grows to about 8m tall with a canopy around 5m across, holds glossy evergreen foliage year round, and has a root system well behaved enough to plant near paving and driveways. In autumn the seed capsules split to show bright orange interiors, and the birds arrive for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, which is why this species became a standard street tree. It suits nature strips and courtyards where a fig would cause damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade at a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8m tall and 5m wide is enough canopy to cool a house wall or a parking area without overwhelming a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange seed capsules in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pods split to show glossy black seed against vivid orange, a genuine seasonal display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense foliage all year, nothing to rake up seasonally, and almost no pruning once the framework is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, humidity and salt tolerant, so it handles coastal blocks and dry inland summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. The canopies meet overhead within several seasons, and the clean root system means you are not repairing concrete later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a house block.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree 4m to 5m out from a north or west wall shades the hottest part of the house in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 4m spacing screens a two storey outlook better than a hedge can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Tulipwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the densest canopy in full sun. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frost prone inland districts sit outside its range, and young trees there need winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils with reasonable drainage, from coastal sand to improved clay. Dig the hole twice the width of the root ball and no deeper, then mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, which is what builds the drought tolerance the mature tree is known for. After that, water only in extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring for the first three years. It is not a hungry tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders early to establish a single trunk, and lift the lower branches gradually if you want to walk or park underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulipwood is grown across a wide size range: tube, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 300mm pots, and 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L, 400L and 1000L for landscape work. Tube and 140mm trees are single stemmed whips and the sensible choice for an avenue, since they establish quickly. From 100L upward the trees carry a formed trunk and a developing canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth in the first season while roots develop, then steady progress. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots for planting near pipes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eBest trees for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to the house or a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is non-invasive, which is why it is used as a street tree. 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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. 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The roots are non-invasive, so it does not lift concrete or force its way into drains. Still allow 2m of clearance for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer into autumn, heaviest on trees in full sun. A young tree may take two to four years to flower well, and larger planted stock flowers sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart. 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In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. Site it where the flowering is seen from the house or the street, with open sky above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for larger gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is high and open, so it shades an area without smothering what grows beneath. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it 6m from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windy blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it gives a run of scarlet, and its wind tolerance makes it usable on open acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Flowering is tied to sun and to a warm dry spell before summer. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only once established, so frost free coastal districts are the safe southern limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, and waterlogging is not negotiable. On clay, plant high on a broad mound and improve a wide area rather than a single hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry periods. A native slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape in late winter while the tree is young to build a clean leader and lift the canopy. Mature trees need little beyond removing damaged wood. The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. 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This eastern Australian native settles at around 8m tall with a dense rounded canopy about 5m across, giving real shade without the scale of a gum. Its roots are non invasive, so it can go near paving, pipes and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a suburban scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded 5m canopy at about 8m tall covers a courtyard or a seating area without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive root system is why councils use it in verges and car parks. Paving and pipes are not at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it holds its shape on an exposed foreshore block where most shade trees burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green flowers give way to orange capsules that split to red arils, drawing in currawongs and honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, poor soil tolerant, evergreen and self shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature use. Tuckeroo is often the first tree that survives on a beachfront block, and once it is up it shelters everything planted behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree over a patio, sandpit or outdoor table. The glossy compound leaves cast dense shade and stay on all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues, screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. In an avenue the canopies meet overhead within several seasons; in a staggered row the same spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best canopy in full sun. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, from Cairns down through Brisbane, Sydney and coastal Perth. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, clay loam or shallow soil all work provided water can get away, and it is genuinely at home in coastal sand. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, kept off the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and weekly through the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years. Established trees rarely need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Lift the lower branches over the first few years to set the clearance you want, then leave it alone. It forms a neat rounded head on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in twelve sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and the small pot packs are the value choice for a windbreak or a long avenue. The 25L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground for a single shade tree, and the 200L and 400L need machinery to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm season. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eChoosing plants for a coastal garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for seaside blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or driveway can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser than most trees. Allow room for the 5m canopy rather than worrying about roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen, so there is no autumn dump. Female trees drop orange seed capsules over a few weeks in summer, worth considering directly above a pool or paved area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only, so it is marginal in cold southern gardens. Plant it in a warm sheltered position near a north facing wall, or choose a frost hardier native shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640345461055,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140113453375,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113486143,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140113387839,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113420607,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113518911,"sku":null,"price":374.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100301410623,"sku":null,"price":511.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44520930148671,"sku":"QLD","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44520930181439,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648000819519,"sku":"QLD","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780105957695,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100301443391,"sku":null,"price":1086.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44520930214207,"sku":"QLD","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100301279551,"sku":null,"price":3499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44520930246975,"sku":"QLD","price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100301476159,"sku":null,"price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100301312319,"sku":null,"price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100301345087,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100301214015,"sku":null,"price":7287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100301246783,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuckeroo-Tree-Cupaniopsis-anacardioides_bd79a4db.png?v=1766222215"},{"product_id":"royal-poinciana-delonix-regia","title":"Royal Poinciana - Delonix regia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe royal poinciana (\u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the summer flowering shade tree that defines a tropical street. Given open ground it reaches around 10m tall with a canopy just as wide, and through the hottest months it fills with scarlet and orange flowers. It is fast growing and thrives on heat, but it is frost tender, so this is a tree for tropical and subtropical gardens only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering on a grand scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry red and orange blooms across the whole crown for weeks, then drop a carpet of petals beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, and quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy grows as wide as the tree is tall, so one specimen cools a lawn, driveway or outdoor living area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off searing heat and wet season humidity, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers draw nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies, and salt tolerance suits coastal gardens up north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big tree. It earns its place on acreage, large blocks, parks and school grounds, anywhere a 10m canopy is an asset rather than a problem. As a driveway or avenue tree, plant 10m to 12m apart; as a single lawn feature it works even better, because you can walk under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest warning: the roots are broad and shallow, so they lift paving and find pipes. Keep the trunk at least 8m from buildings, paths, pools and services. The seed pods are not pet safe, so rake them up if you have a dog that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing royal poinciana in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate, and where it will not grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens only. It suits far north and coastal Queensland, northern New South Wales and tropical northern Western Australia. Frost kills young trees, so in cool southern gardens around Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Hobart it will not make a tree. Choose a frost hardy shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It is not fussy about soil provided drainage is good, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. Avoid heavy clay that stays wet through the wet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering, feeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; go easy on high nitrogen lawn feeds, which push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune while the tree is young to build one strong leader and well spaced limbs, because long horizontal branches carry real weight later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are advanced container grown trees in 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L sizes, so you start with real height and trunk calliper. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, confirmed with you before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoinciana is semi deciduous, thinning out or dropping its leaves entirely through winter and the dry season. A tree arriving in the cooler months can look bare, which is normal; it flushes again as soon as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/delonix-regia-discovering-the-iconic-australian-flame-tree\"\u003ePoinciana growing guide, and how it differs from the Illawarra flame tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best shade trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee more flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Hobart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and needs tropical or subtropical conditions to survive and flower. In cool southern gardens it rarely recovers from its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from planting, and heaviest in full sun on a tree not fed hard with nitrogen. Larger container sizes give you a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Expect thinning or full leaf drop in winter and the dry season, then a fresh flush in spring ahead of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it give me shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA usable canopy takes about five to eight years from an advanced tree, fastest if you water deeply while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302983487,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100302721343,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302917951,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302688575,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44657177100607,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100302819647,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44657177133375,"sku":"QLD","price":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":1182.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100302885183,"sku":null,"price":1732.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":47286350479679,"sku":"QLD","price":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":"black-mulberry-morus-nigra","title":"Black Mulberry - Morus nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Mulberry (\u003cem\u003eMorus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fruit tree people remember from childhood backyards, and it still earns the space. It grows quickly to about 7m tall and 6m wide, casting the kind of deep summer shade you can put a table under, and from late spring it hangs with dark berries too soft to ever reach a supermarket shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit the shops cannot stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black mulberries collapse in transit, so the sweet, wine dark fruit is reserved for people who grow their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad 6m canopy cools a lawn or entertaining area while it feeds the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, from subtropical yards to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower, so the shade and the harvest both arrive sooner than you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before dropping, a quiet final act after the fruit is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree with room to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open lawn, a back corner or the edge of a chook run where the canopy can spread to its full 6m and dropped fruit feeds the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be honest about its two habits before you dig: the surface roots are vigorous and the ripe fruit stains, so keep it well away from paving, pipes, pools and the washing line. This is a tree for open ground, not courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree in a productive garden it anchors everything else, and children strip the low branches every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Mulberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in any subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate or Mediterranean garden. It is frost hardy, so cold winters are no obstacle, and summer heat suits it equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining is ideal, but it forgives most soils. Dig compost through the planting area and mulch a wide circle to get it away fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells; established trees are drought tolerant. Feed with a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds very well to hard winter pruning, which is the secret to keeping it manageable. Prune when fully bare, and it will fruit on the new season's growth without missing a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Mulberry in three forms: 5L pots as an affordable young tree, 200mm pots in a pack of six for a boundary row or a shared order, and 45L advanced trees that bring shade and fruiting age forward. Being deciduous, winter deliveries arrive bare branched, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulberry-trees\"\u003emulberry tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild out the backyard orchard from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the harvest calendar with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the compact alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/weeping-mulberry-a-unique-garden-feature\"\u003eweeping mulberry feature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberries crop young for a fruit tree. Most gardeners are picking useful quantities within a few seasons of planting, with harvests building as the canopy grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It responds very well to hard pruning in winter, so an annual cut while the tree is bare holds it at picking height indefinitely without costing the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots or fruit cause trouble near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. The surface roots are vigorous and the fruit stains whatever it lands on, so keep the tree well clear of paving, pipes, pools and parked cars. In open ground neither habit matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds take the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a bird magnet in season. Net the tree if you want the whole crop, or simply plant it knowing the harvest is big enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113584447,"sku":null,"price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100303638847,"sku":null,"price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100303540543,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546122297663,"sku":"QLD","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100303573311,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50478336770367,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Mulberry-Morus-nigra.png?v=1766222219"},{"product_id":"manzanillo-olive-tree-olea-europaea-manzanillo","title":"Manzanillo Olive Tree - Olea europaea 'Manzanillo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eManzanillo is the olive to plant when you actually want olives to eat. It is the classic Spanish table variety, heavy cropping, with large plump fruit that cures well green or black. In a home garden expect a broad spreading tree around 5m tall and 4m wide, with silver grey evergreen foliage and cream flowers in spring. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and at home in poor soil and salt wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine table olive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fleshy fruit with a small stone, bred for curing rather than for looks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the more dependable croppers in Australian conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows where little else will.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, frost, salt spray and poor stony ground are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally low and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide open habit makes picking easy from the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome groves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for an informal grove. Each tree fills out without shading its neighbour, and the rows stay walkable for netting and harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Olives are among the best salt tolerant trees available, and a staggered row along an exposed boundary filters wind where a softer tree would burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives an informal evergreen screen, and a single mature specimen with a gnarled trunk carries a courtyard on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Manzanillo olive in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with no compromise. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens, and is frost hardy once established. In humid tropical and subtropical gardens fruit set and quality both suffer, so treat this as a dry climate tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the requirement. Sandy, rocky, alkaline and shallow soils are all fine. On heavy clay, plant on a mound 300mm high, because wet feet in winter will kill it faster than any drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers. After that it survives on rainfall, but for a crop rather than just a tree, keep the water up through spring flowering and early fruit fill. Feed in late winter and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to an open vase shape so light reaches the fruiting wood. Fruit forms on last season's growth, so shortening every branch every year removes the crop. Expect a worthwhile harvest from year five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 200mm and 250mm multipacks through 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and up to 45L, 100L and 500L advanced trees. Smaller sizes are the economical way to plant a grove. The 45L and larger trees give you trunk and structure on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth for six weeks while roots establish, then steady extension through the warm months. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olive-trees\"\u003eCompare every olive variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee screening and windbreak options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManzanillo sets some fruit on its own, but crops are noticeably heavier with another variety flowering nearby. If you have room for two trees, plant a different cultivar within about 30m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5m tall and 4m wide. It is naturally a spreading tree rather than a tall one, so plan for width more than height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick, and can I eat them off the tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick green from March to April, or wait until black in May and June for a milder result. Raw olives are intensely bitter and must be cured in brine or water for several weeks first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643760771391,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100303868223,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113649983,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140113748287,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113617215,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100303900991,"sku":null,"price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113682751,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140113715519,"sku":null,"price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100303966527,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44728903008575,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100303933759,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728903041343,"sku":"QLD","price":831.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100304032063,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100303835455,"sku":null,"price":1278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100303704383,"sku":null,"price":7150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51637593735487,"sku":"QLD","price":13062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100303737151,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100303802687,"sku":null,"price":18425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Manzanillo-Olive-Tree-Olea-europaea-Manzanillo.png?v=1766222222"},{"product_id":"water-gum-tree-tristaniopsis-laurina","title":"Water Gum Tree - Tristaniopsis laurina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Water Gum (\u003cem\u003eTristaniopsis laurina\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native tree councils plant when the site is difficult and the tree has to work: handsome, non invasive at the root, and tolerant of everything from waterlogged winters to dry summers. In gardens it grows steadily to about 8m tall and 5m wide, with glossy dark leaves, coppery new growth, distinctive mottled bark and clusters of small perfumed yellow flowers in summer that bring in the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots you can trust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots make it one of the safest natives to plant near driveways, paths, pools and plumbing, which is why it lines so many Australian streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally a creek bank tree, it tolerates wet feet and poor drainage, yet copes with drought once established. Few trees cover both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, dense canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally neat and rounded, it screens, shades and shapes well without constant intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear round good looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage, bronze flushes of new growth, summer yellow flowers and smooth bark that sheds to cream and tan patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely national.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, coastal salt tolerant and humidity proof, from cool temperate gardens to the subtropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its clean trunk, safe roots and moderate size make it the classic Australian avenue tree. Plant 3m to 4m apart for a formal run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m spacing a row builds an evergreen native screen with real height while staying dense to eye level, especially if tip pruned young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single water gum shades a courtyard or lawn without lifting the paving around it, and takes pruning well if you want a smaller formal head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low spots and drainage lines that drown most trees are its natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Water Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate climates, takes frost once established and handles coastal exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: clay, loam, sand, wet or dry. Richer, moister soil grows a faster, lusher tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer. After that it looks after itself in most districts, though summer water speeds it up. Feed with a native safe controlled release fertiliser in spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. Tip prune young trees for density if screening, lift the canopy for a driveway, or leave it to build its naturally rounded head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water gum is grown in one of the widest size runs on the nursery: 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3 for screen rows, single 300mm to 500mm trees, then advanced 25L, 35L, 45L, 75L and 100L stock, and serious 200L, 400L and 1000L specimen trees for instant avenues. A couple of the largest sizes are grown to order and show as backorder; we confirm timing with you first. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost with specialist transport quoted. 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Non invasive roots are the water gum's signature, and it is planted along streets and car parks nationally for that reason. Standard clearance of a metre or two from structures is still good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. It responds well to pruning, and an annual shape after flowering holds it at 4m to 5m indefinitely, or as a fat hedge on a rural boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with my boggy backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is its home ground. 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In a garden it settles at around 15m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, far short of the 50m it reaches in rainforest. 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No pruning schedule, no shaping, no annual trim, and sizes run to 200L if you want height on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart in a row. That spacing gives each crown room to hold its symmetry, and the rhythm of matched trunks is the whole point of an avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 4m spacing filters wind across an exposed block, and it holds condition within sight of the surf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It screens height rather than ground level, so it works against a two storey outlook but not along a fence line. One tree in a large lawn becomes a landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hoop pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and cool southern districts are not the place for it. Coastal exposure and humidity trouble it not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil is ideal, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. It will not sit in waterlogged clay, so mound the site where drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers while the root plate forms, after which it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60cm a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone. Removing the leader ruins the shape permanently. The only sensible cuts are lower branches taken off cleanly for clearance as the tree gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available: 200mm in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm, and 45L, 100L and 200L advanced stock. The 200mm packs suit a long windbreak row where you have time on your side. The 300mm and 400mm pots are the usual garden choice. From 45L up you are buying an established tree with a formed leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is prickly, so wear gloves. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible growth in the first season, then steady height from the second year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eCompare the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eTrees for a windbreak row\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 5m wide over ten to fifteen years, taller again given decades and deep soil. The 50m figure often quoted comes from rainforest stands, not garden trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for an avenue or windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour metres between trees. Closer planting crowds the crowns and thins the lower branches, spoiling both the symmetry and the wind filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland gardens sit outside its range. Coastal New South Wales, Queensland and warm temperate Western Australia suit it far better. The root plate is also broad, so allow at least 5m from buildings and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305310015,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846410826047,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100305342783,"sku":null,"price":431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114665791,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114698559,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100305375551,"sku":null,"price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44846410858815,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140114633023,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47325508698431,"sku":"QLD","price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305211711,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100305244479,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305277247,"sku":null,"price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hoop-Pine-Tree-Araucaria-cunninghamii.jpg?v=1741858079"},{"product_id":"forest-satinash-tree-syzygium-tierneyanum","title":"Forest Satinash Tree - Syzygium tierneyanum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Forest Satinash (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium tierneyanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native screening tree for the damp corner of the block. It is a creek line species from northern Australia, so it copes with ground that stays wet after rain, and in a home garden it settles at about 8m tall and 4m wide rather than the 25m it reaches in the wild. Cream flowers in the warmer months are followed by edible white fruit that the birds find first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees sit happily in slow draining ground. This one grows along creek banks in habitat, so a soggy back corner suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers feed insects and the white fruit brings in fruit eating birds through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage all year and screens a boundary at 8m without the width of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and long humid summers are both handled without leaf burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row for a tall screen. That spacing lets each canopy fill out while still knitting into a continuous wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree carries a glossy canopy and a clean trunk, so it anchors a courtyard or a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8m by 4m it shades a seating area or a western wall without taking over a suburban backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Forest Satinash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and it is one of the better screening trees for a partly shaded aspect. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. It is frost tender, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and southern gardens with regular frosts are out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e More forgiving than most. It handles heavy soil and ground that holds moisture, though compost through the backfill still helps. Keep 75mm of mulch over the root zone and clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It is not drought tolerant, so a hot dry position needs irrigation. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow, so pruning is light work. Tip prune from planting to thicken a screen, and lift the lower branches only for a clear trunk. It reshoots from older wood if a hedge gets away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 300mm pots, 45L and 200L. The 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the value choice for a long boundary. The 45L is the middle ground, and the 200L arrives branched and carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is slow growing, size at purchase matters more here than with a fast screening plant. Expect a quiet first season, then steady rather than rapid growth. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eCompare the full syzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eCaring for syzygiums and lilly pillies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eOther screening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the screen faster, it just crowds the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 25m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That height belongs to old rainforest specimens on permanent creek lines. In cultivation, with normal garden soil and rainfall, expect around 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, better than almost any other screening tree we sell. Ground that stays damp after rain is fine, though water sitting permanently over the crown will still cause problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is edible and mildly tart rather than sweet. Most people leave it for the birds, which strip a tree quickly once the fruit softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305604927,"sku":null,"price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100305637695,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100305572159,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114764095,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140114731327,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100305670463,"sku":null,"price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779200446783,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100305506623,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305539391,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Forest-Satinash-Tree-Syzygium-tierneyanum.jpg?v=1741858081"},{"product_id":"coolamon-tree-syzygium-mooreii","title":"Coolamon Tree - Syzygium mooreii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coolamon Tree (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium moorei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the rainforest lilly pilly that flowers on its own trunk. Deep pink powderpuff blooms burst straight out of the bark and older branches in summer, on a tree that settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide in a garden. It is a rare northern rivers native, and few Australian trees stop visitors as reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on the trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink powderpuff clusters form on bark and old wood, a habit called cauliflory that almost nothing else in an Australian garden does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad glossy leaves hold a heavy canopy year round, so it shades as well as it features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare and worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A restricted rainforest species from northern New South Wales and south east Queensland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers, and the large white fruit that follows is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree an open position where the trunk is visible, since the flowers appear on wood rather than at the branch tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit while each tree keeps enough light to stay furnished low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a broad canopy at around 8m, and it tolerates wet feet, so it copes with the low corner that stays damp after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coolamon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable. Young trees want protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying wind while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, moisture holding soil is what it grew up in. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk. Unusually for a rainforest tree it tolerates wet feet, so heavy ground is not a barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and never let it dry out hard, since it is not drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tip prune young trees to build a framework, and resist cutting mature trunks or main branches, because those are the surfaces the flowers form on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The 45L is an established young tree and the sensible size for a screen line. From 100L up the specimens read as mature trees the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop or bronzing after transit is normal and grows out with the next flush. Growth is steady rather than quick, and trunk flowering begins once a tree has age and girth, so expect a few seasons before the full display. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003elilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the whole Syzygium group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eSyzygium range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer and the lower branches shade each other out, thinning the screen where you need cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower on the trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree has real age and girth, usually several seasons after planting. Larger 200L and 400L specimens are much closer to flowering size than a 45L tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit worth eating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large white fruit is edible with a mild, slightly sour taste. Most people grow the tree for the flowers and leave the fruit to the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in an open garden, since it takes light frost only. A warm sheltered courtyard is the best chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100305965375,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100305899839,"sku":null,"price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100305932607,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49545970155839,"sku":"QLD","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779253825855,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632715137343,"sku":"QLD","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632715301183,"sku":"QLD","price":3506.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100305867071,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coolamon-Tree-Syzygium-mooreii.jpg?v=1741858083"},{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the kurrajong that fits a suburban block. Most of the family grow into paddock shade trees, but this one settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a front garden, a courtyard or a large pot. Each spring it drops its leaves and covers the bare branches in clusters of deep red and pink bells, and the roots are well behaved too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring leaf drop is the point: red and pink bells sit directly on the branches and the tree reads as pure colour for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m, so it suits a garden where a fig or a flame tree would be a long term mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, paths and a driveway edge without lifting them a decade later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a lawn or front bed carries the whole spring display, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work the nectar while it lasts. Allow 3m of clear width and site it where you see it from inside, because the flowering is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it stays below most rooflines and will not shade out a backyard, so it works on a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 60cm or wider with a free draining mix will hold it for years, and container grown plants stay smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Little Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so in the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens give it a warm north facing wall, or keep it potted to move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It tolerates poor and rocky ground but will sulk where soil stays wet. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit worked through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. To lift the canopy or tidy the shape, do it once flowering has finished. Pruning over winter removes the buds you have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 25L, 45L and 100L, all advanced sizes with a formed trunk and branch structure. The 25L is the practical choice for most home gardens and establishes fastest; the 45L and 100L arrive with real height for a spot where the tree has to work immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock may arrive bare or thinly leafed depending on the season. That is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect several quiet weeks while it settles, then a strong flush the following warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/unusual-trees-that-will-make-your-garden-stand-out\"\u003eUnusual trees worth a spot in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and deliberately so. It sheds its leaves ahead of flowering in spring, blooms on the bare branches, then leafs up for summer. In warm frost free gardens the leaf drop can be brief or partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or find pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species carries a non-invasive root rating, which is why it is one of the safer flowering trees beside a path, a courtyard or a driveway edge. Normal clearance from services still applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 60cm with free draining mix, water deeply rather than often, and repot or root prune every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306686271,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306489663,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306522431,"sku":null,"price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306587967,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779331289407,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792836456767,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44792836489535,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306555199,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kurrajong-Tree-Brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858088"},{"product_id":"moreton-bay-ash-corymbia-tessellaris","title":"Moreton Bay ash - Corymbia tessellaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia tessellaris\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as carbeen, is a fast growing native shade tree with one of the most distinctive trunks in the Australian bush: a dark tessellated stocking of rough bark at the base that stops abruptly and gives way to smooth white limbs above. It reaches around 15m tall and 8m wide within ten to fifteen years. This is a tree for acreage, a paddock or a large block, not a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a spreading crown mean useful shade over a driveway, a shed or stock within five to seven years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sharp line where the dark tessellated bark ends and the smooth white trunk begins is unmistakable, and it improves as the tree ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles the hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so it performs where imported shade trees give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of white flowers bring in nectar feeding birds and insects, and mature trees develop the hollows local wildlife depends on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on acreage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Give a single tree at least 10m of clearance from buildings, and plan on a mature spread near 8m so it is not fighting a fence line in fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a rural block, plant 8m to 10m apart in a row. The tall open crown filters wind across a paddock rather than creating the turbulence a solid barrier produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a long rural drive, space trees 10m to 12m apart, which turns the white trunks into a rhythm along the approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Moreton Bay Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with as much room as you can give it. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid districts. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting tablelands and cold southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including sandy, gravelly and poor ground, provided drainage is reasonable. Dig a wide planting hole rather than a deep one, since eucalypt roots run laterally, and avoid rich fertiliser in the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then leave it to find its own moisture. Feeding is rarely needed, and heavy nitrogen produces weak, brittle growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning in the first three years is worth the effort: remove competing leaders and narrow forks, which is what prevents limb failure later. Beyond that, leave it alone and have high work done by a qualified arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreton Bay Ash is grown in a single size, 45L. That is an advanced tree, typically well over head height with a formed trunk and an established root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tree this size is heavy and is packed and moved upright. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake it for the first year against wind rock, and expect 1m to 2m of height a year once it is away. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eCompare the corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 15m tall and 8m wide in ten to fifteen years, and taller again with age. The roots are vigorous, so keep it at least 10m from buildings, paving, pipes and septic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most eucalypts it sheds bark and small limbs, particularly in dry summers and after storms. Good formative pruning reduces the risk, and it is a reason not to site it over a parking spot or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost is light. It tolerates light frost but not the hard frosts of the tablelands or cold inland districts, so gardeners there should look at a hardier eucalypt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307734847,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100307702079,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307767615,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780093342015,"sku":"QLD","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100307669311,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Moreton-Bay-ash-Corymbia-tessellaris.png?v=1742472317"},{"product_id":"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":"emerald-fig-ficus-emerald","title":"Emerald Fig - Ficus 'Emerald'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus microcarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald') is the fig to plant when you want a formal green wall that stays sharp with two trims a year. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide as a clipped hedge, holding small glossy leaves densely enough to read as a solid surface from a few metres away. It also shapes well into balls, cones and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips to a crisp edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and tight internodes mean a trimmed face looks even rather than ragged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to close a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 60cm apart it forms a continuous hedge within about two seasons in a warm garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage carries right to the base, so there is no bare zone at fence height once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humid climates suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity 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\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a dense clipped hedge. For a taller, looser screen, stretch the spacing to 1m and trim less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes hard shaping well and holds a clean outline between trims, the standard choice for clipped balls and standards at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container of 500mm or wider restricts the roots and holds it at 1.5m to 2m, the safest way to use a fig in a small paved space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the densest growth in sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts need a sheltered position or a different hedge plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any drained soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly high. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A clipped hedge works hard, so feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim twice a year for a formal face, or three times for very tight topiary, cutting into leafy growth rather than bare wood. Be careful where you plant it: like all figs the roots are vigorous and searching, so keep it at least 3m from pipes, pools, paving and house footings. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Fig is grown in 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm pots and advanced 25L and 100L stock. The 200mm and 250mm packs are the practical choice for a hedge run, since figs establish quickly and catch up within a season or two. The 25L and 100L plants give immediate height where privacy is needed now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal as the fig adjusts to new light, and it regrows within a month. 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 our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplanting and keeping a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse plants suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in one row for a dense clipped hedge. Closer spacing costs more without closing faster and makes watering and feeding along the row harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a risk near a pool or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, figs have strong searching roots. Allow at least 3m of clearance from pool shells, plumbing, paving and footings, or grow it in a large pot where roots are contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a year holds a clean hedge face, and three times suits detailed topiary. Trim after each growth flush and always cut back into leafy wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308881727,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115714367,"sku":null,"price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140115747135,"sku":null,"price":431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115681599,"sku":null,"price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100308848959,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780269109567,"sku":"QLD","price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100308914495,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780269142335,"sku":"QLD","price":941.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Emerald-Fig-Ficus-Emerald.heic?v=1741858121"},{"product_id":"white-paperbark-melaleuca-melaleuca-quinquenervia","title":"White Paperbark Melaleuca - Melaleuca quinquenervia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Paperbark (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca quinquenervia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant where nothing else will hold: wet ground, salt wind, heavy summer humidity. It is an east coast Australian native that reaches around 10m tall and 5m wide in a garden, with layered cream bark and bottlebrush flowers that bring lorikeets and bees. It grows fast and tolerates ground that stays damp for weeks after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low corners, swales and ground that puddles after storms suit it, which is rare in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it works on exposed beachside blocks and along fence lines that catch the weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Papery cream layers build up on the trunk, giving year round interest between flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife lands on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream bottlebrush flowers are heavy with nectar and pull in honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall screen, or in a double staggered row at 3m to filter wind across an open block rather than block it dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree gives light shade over a lawn within a few years, with a canopy high enough to mow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along creek lines, on the low side of a block, or as a first line of defence on a salt exposed boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the White Paperbark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens along the eastern seaboard and north, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable. Give it room: at 5m wide it is not a small courtyard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, from sandy coastal soils to clay and ground that holds water. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, after which established trees look after themselves in most seasons. A native fertiliser low in phosphorus in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering. Lift the lower limbs over the first few years for a clean trunk, or trim the leader early if you want a bushier, lower screen instead of a shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes. The 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 are the value option for a long windbreak, and they establish quickly. The 300mm plants suit a single garden position, while the 30L, 45L, 100L and 200L trees arrive with real trunk and height already on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet month after planting, then fast growth through the warm season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ePaperbark trees: identification and care\u003c\/a\u003e for the wider group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e, from small shrubs to trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ewindbreak plants\u003c\/a\u003e for exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a shade position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 5m wide in a home garden. In coastal swamp forest it can reach 20m, but garden soil and root space keep it well short of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m from a building and keep it away from shallow pipes. It is fast growing with a spreading root system, and suits a larger block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is reliable through the warm coastal east and north, and unsuitable where hard winter frosts are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds bark and spent flowers, so it is not the tree for a pool surround or a formal paved courtyard. Over lawn or garden bed the litter simply breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115910975,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115878207,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100309307711,"sku":null,"price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115845439,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100309274943,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652327735615,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780285985087,"sku":"QLD","price":306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49618457592127,"sku":"QLD","price":790.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":50438182338879,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100309242175,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100309176639,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100309209407,"sku":null,"price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Paperbark-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-quinquenervia.jpg?v=1741858124"},{"product_id":"swamp-box-lophostemon-suaveolens","title":"Swamp Box - Lophostemon suaveolens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwamp Box (\u003cem\u003eLophostemon suaveolens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shade tree for the part of the block that stays wet. In a suburban garden it settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, growing fast enough to throw useful shade within a few seasons, and its roots handle the periods of waterlogging that would kill most trees of this size. Cream flowers through the warmer months bring in honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low corners, drainage lines and heavy soils that stay soggy after storms all suit it, which is rare in a tree of this scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quick for a native hardwood, so a 45L tree begins to cover a lawn or driveway in its first few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white and cream flowers are worked hard by birds, native bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, wind, humidity and dry spells are all handled, so coastal and exposed blocks are no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree over a lawn or an entertaining area gives a broad canopy roughly 6m across. Keep it at least 5m from the house and away from services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for a tall screen. On an open or coastal boundary a staggered double row at that spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed site needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched trees at about 8m centres give a clean canopy line with room for each crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swamp Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the best shape and the densest canopy. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. It grows in heavy clay, sandy coastal ground and beds that flood after heavy rain. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot, backfill with the soil you removed, and mulch 75mm deep kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then it largely looks after itself. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lower branches over the first few years if you want clearance for mowing or parking. Beyond that the natural canopy shape needs no help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 200mm packs of six through to 200L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young single stemmed trees and the value choice for a long screen or windbreak. From 25L and 45L upwards you are buying a formed trunk and a real canopy, and the 100L and 200L sizes are the pick for immediate shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet month after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003ePlanting into a waterlogged garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Swamp Box actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide is the usual suburban result. In its natural habitat it can pass 25m, so give it space and keep it clear of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a spot that floods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is its strongest card. It grows naturally in low lying ground that goes under after heavy rain. Permanent standing water is still too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly light frost is tolerated. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cold inland or southern districts choose a frost hardy shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49584488677695,"sku":"QLD","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44847443706175,"sku":"QLD","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584488710463,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44847443738943,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584488743231,"sku":"QLD","price":605.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780330451263,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swamp-Box-Lophostemon-suaveolens.jpg?v=1741858131"},{"product_id":"small-leaved-fig-tree-ficus-obliqua","title":"Small Leaved Fig Tree - Ficus obliqua","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaved Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus obliqua\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest fig that settles at about 12m tall and 12m wide in a garden, casting the kind of dense shade a lawn tree never manages. The leaves are small and glossy, the canopy is evergreen, and the little figs feed birds for months. It is a big tree with a vigorous root system, so it needs to be placed with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shade over a wide area.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spread of around 12m covers a whole backyard or a car park bay, and the small leaves make litter easy to live with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs ripen over a long window and draw in fig birds, currawongs and flying foxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which is a rare combination in a shade tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular shearing turns it into a tall formal screen or hedge instead of a spreading tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees and parkland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Best on an acreage, a large backyard or a commercial site with room for the canopy. Allow at least 10m from any building, pipe, pool or paved surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall screen, then clip the sides twice a year to hold a green wall well above fence height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits it to exposed coastal properties, and a single specimen with a clean trunk makes a genuine landmark tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaved Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soils, including sandy coastal ground, and it is drought tolerant once the roots are down. Improve the planting bed with compost and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce as it establishes. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and mature trees rarely need feeding at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from old wood, so it tolerates heavy reduction and formal clipping. Lift the lower limbs to walk beneath it, and prune in the warm months when wounds seal fastest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and as single 45L, 100L, 200L and 1000L specimens. The 200mm plants are young and cheap enough to plant a screen line, taking several years to reach useful height. From 100L upwards you are buying a tree with a formed trunk and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal for a fig, not a fault. Growth is quick once established in warm weather, and slower through a cool winter or a dry spell. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for figs and ficus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eCompare the full ficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees for large gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 10m, and further if you can manage it. The roots are aggressive and will find pipes, pool shells, paving and footings, so this is a tree for open ground rather than a suburban courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with commitment. Clipped twice a year it holds as a tall hedge or screen, but the root system keeps growing at full vigour regardless of what you do to the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces small figs in quantity, and what the birds miss lands underneath. Keep it away from driveways, pool surrounds and outdoor seating if staining bothers you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44780334350655,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100309831999,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100309799231,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":47370025173311,"sku":"QLD","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100309864767,"sku":null,"price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49620391985471,"sku":"QLD","price":591.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780334383423,"sku":"QLD","price":1271.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100309766463,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100309733695,"sku":null,"price":2392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938370089279,"sku":"QLD","price":5231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Small-Leaved-Fig-Tree-Ficus-obliqua.jpg?v=1741858132"},{"product_id":"brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus","title":"Brisbane Box - Lophostemon confertus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane Box (\u003cem\u003eLophostemon confertus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you want real shade without the drop and mess of a eucalypt. In a garden or street setting it settles at around 12m tall and 8m across, carrying a dense evergreen head of glossy leaves on a trunk that peels back to cinnamon, grey and cream. It is fast, genuinely tough, and once the roots are down it copes with poor soil, salt wind and long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper shade, reasonably soon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and evergreen, so the canopy is doing useful work in a few years rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk sheds in strips to a smooth mottled surface, so it reads as a feature tree as well as a shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, wind and salt tolerant, so it holds up on exposed blocks and compacted urban ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManageable underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leathery leaves rather than fine shredding litter, so gutters and paths stay easier than under a gum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e White and cream flowers through the warm months bring in nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over a lawn or driveway.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give a single tree at least 6m from the house and 4m from paving. The root plate is wide, so keep it clear of pipes and pool shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues and long driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart. At that spacing the crowns knit into a continuous canopy without the trunks crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and high screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m filters wind across a boundary and screens a neighbouring upper storey, which is height no hedge reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brisbane Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best shape and density; part shade grows more open. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It handles clay, sand and compacted ground better than most large trees, provided water does not sit around the trunk. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, more often in sandy soil, then it largely looks after itself. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Lift the lower branches over two or three winters to the clearance you want underneath, and remove competing leaders while the tree is young so it builds one strong trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from 140mm to 400L. The 140mm and 300mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for an avenue or shelter belt where you need numbers. The 400mm and 45L sizes are the usual garden starting point, while the 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L trees arrive with real trunk calliper and height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum\"\u003eNative Frangipani, a narrower native alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing ground properly before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Brisbane Box really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garden or street it settles at about 12m tall and 8m wide. The 20m plus figures come from trees in closed forest, which is a very different situation from an open lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 6m from the building and 4m from paving, pipes and pool shells. Pruning the top does not change what the roots do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is reliable in warm temperate coastal gardens but struggles where hard frosts are the norm, so cold districts want a hardier shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140116074815,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100309995839,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310028607,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116009279,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140116042047,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51648034373951,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648034570559,"sku":"QLD","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648034767167,"sku":"QLD","price":1127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48944654025023,"sku":"QLD","price":1491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100309930303,"sku":null,"price":4207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648034963775,"sku":"QLD","price":5637.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800L","offer_id":55100309963071,"sku":null,"price":10972.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brisbane-Box-Lophostemon-confertus_14bb8f3a.jpg?v=1742472355"},{"product_id":"australian-teak-tree-flindersia-australis","title":"Australian Teak Tree - Flindersia australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Teak (\u003cem\u003eFlindersia australis\u003c\/em\u003e), known to most growers as Crows Ash, is one of the best shade trees for a suburban block. In rainforest it reaches 30m, but as a garden or street tree it settles at around 12m tall and 8m wide, with glossy compound leaves on a clean straight trunk. It flowers cream to white in spring, then sets woody star shaped seed capsules. Established trees handle drought, heat, humidity and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade within a decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad and dense enough to cool a lawn, a driveway or a west facing wall, and it holds its leaves year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tough, self reliant native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so a wet summer and a dry autumn suit it equally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark glossy foliage, a straight trunk and attractive flaking bark, with no pruning programme to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreet tree pedigree and habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e Councils across northern and eastern Australia plant it for compacted soil and reflected heat, and the flowers feed insects and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over lawn and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree 6m to 8m from the house shades a west facing wall within eight to ten years without threatening footings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m apart for a matched row; closer spacing draws the trees up narrow rather than letting each canopy widen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage it makes a fine upper storey in a mixed shelter belt, filtering wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Teak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal New South Wales, the Top End and warmer parts of Western Australia. Light frost only, so cold tablelands and inland southern districts are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil type, clay included, provided water does not sit around the crown. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot and mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first two summers, then only in dry spells. A native fertiliser each spring for the first few years speeds establishment; mature trees need none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative only. Remove competing leaders while the tree is young so it builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches as it gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tube and 200mm packs of six through 300mm to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced stock. Tubes and 200mm packs suit revegetation, shelter belts and any job planted in numbers, and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L sizes suit a single garden tree, while 200L and 400L trees arrive with real height and calliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season, then half a metre to a metre a year in warm conditions. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare shade trees by mature size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003ePlant a native garden underneath it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing the ground before you plant a tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 8m wide over a couple of decades. The 30m figure quoted for the species applies to closed rainforest, not to open garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 6m, and further if you can, so the mature canopy has room and gutters stay clear. Keep it away from courtyards and narrow side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffectively yes in warm climates. It can shed some leaves briefly in a dry winter, but it does not go bare like a deciduous tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than most large trees. The woody capsules are worth raking off lawn and paving, and leaf drop is light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641947488575,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100310454591,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116140351,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310421823,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116107583,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310356287,"sku":null,"price":376.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837390385471,"sku":"QLD","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100310323519,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48837375918399,"sku":"QLD","price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48837375951167,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":50440393720127,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100310290751,"sku":null,"price":10491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310225215,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100310257983,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Australian-Teak-Tree-Flindersia-australis.png?v=1766222324"},{"product_id":"silver-ash-tree-flindersia-schottiana","title":"Silver Ash Tree - Flindersia schottiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Ash (\u003cem\u003eFlindersia schottiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian rainforest tree that delivers genuine canopy inside a decade. In a garden it grows to about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years, a fraction of the 30m it reaches in rainforest, and carries fragrant sprays of cream flowers that bring birds through the crown. For a fast, handsome native shade tree, few do the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast native canopy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the quicker Australian rainforest trees in cultivation, which means real summer shade while the kids are still young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers, busy birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower sprays perfume the air and keep nectar feeding birds working the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and comfortable in coastal air and humidity, it holds together where brittle exotics shed limbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight trunk and full crown give it the bearing of a park tree, at a size a suburban block can still carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sited north of an outdoor living area it earns its keep every summer. Allow for the 7m crown when choosing the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a tall canopy screen that filters wind and blocks a neighbouring second storey without hedging effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m spacing reads as a proper avenue within ten years, on a tree that will not need replacing in twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade when young. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates, and it takes light frost only once established, so cold tableland and southern inland gardens should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through the planting area gets it away fastest. It is a rainforest tree, so it appreciates organic matter and a thick mulch over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers; established trees manage on rain in most east coast seasons. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser each spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage a single straight leader when young and remove low branches early to lift the crown. After that, it shapes itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Silver Ash in five sizes, from 300mm pots through 45L, 100L and 200L to advanced 400L trees. A 300mm tree is a young whip that establishes fast and quickly overtakes larger stock planted the same day, while the 100L to 400L sizes buy immediate height and trunk. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling month after planting, then strong growth through the warm seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-teak-tree-flindersia-australis\"\u003eAustralian Teak, a tough relative in the same family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse our Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really reach 30m in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That figure comes from rainforest conditions, where trees race each other for light. In an open garden expect about 12m tall and 7m wide over 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fast for a native canopy tree. With water, mulch and an annual feed, young trees put on around a metre a year in warm climates, slowing as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established trees shrug off the occasional minor frost, but regular hard frosts will damage it, so it is best from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 5m apart. The crowns meet into a continuous canopy while each tree keeps a sound structure, which matters at this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310683967,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44849349722431,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100310651199,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100310585663,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837391761727,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780471386431,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780471419199,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44938387685695,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100310618431,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Ash-Tree-Flindersia-schottiana.jpg?v=1741858139"},{"product_id":"brown-silky-oak-grevillea-baileyana","title":"Brown Silky Oak - Grevillea baileyana","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown Silky Oak (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea baileyana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing native tree whose deep green leaves flip in the wind to show felted, rust brown undersides, changing the colour of the whole canopy as it moves. In gardens it grows to about 8m tall and 4m wide, a manageable size for screening, shade and avenue planting. Sprays of cream flowers pull in the nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy with two colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rust brown felt on the leaf undersides is the reason this tree gets planted. Every gust turns the crown bronze and back again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers, busy birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower sprays in cream and white draw honeyeaters and other nectar feeders through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely fast growth makes it one of the quicker native options for screens, windbreaks and driveway avenues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant when established, comfortable in humidity and tough in wind, it is a low maintenance tree by any standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a screen. The dense evergreen canopy makes an effective visual screen and a working windbreak on exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated along a drive it delivers height and rhythm quickly, without decades of waiting for the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On larger blocks a single tree becomes a genuine shade tree at about 8m, with the two tone foliage doing the decorative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brown Silky Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates, happy in humidity, and it takes light frost only, so cold tableland and southern inland gardens are out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of most types. It handles dry spells once established, but like most grevilleas it resents waterlogged ground, so raise the bed if drainage is doubtful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep weekly water through the first summer, then taper off. Feed only with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus, so keep general purpose fertilisers and fresh manures away from the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young trees to thicken them if you are growing a screen. Otherwise prune lightly after flowering to shape, and avoid cutting back into old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Brown Silky Oak from 200mm pots in packs of six, through single 300mm pots, up to advanced 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L trees for instant height. Young stock establishes quickly, which is half the appeal of a fast species: a modest plant now is a real tree within a few seasons. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare windbreak trees and shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow 25m tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in its far north Queensland rainforest home. In garden conditions expect about 8m, which is why it works as a suburban screen and shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3m apart in a single row. The canopies meet within a few seasons thanks to the fast growth rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Young trees need shelter through their first winters in marginal districts, and regular hard frosts rule it out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA controlled release native fertiliser low in phosphorus, applied in spring. 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In a garden it reaches about 12m tall with an 8m spread, growing quickly into a broad, flat topped canopy of fine ferny leaves. It flowers on bare wood, so the display is pure violet blue with nothing green competing. This is a big tree that needs room, and the room matters more than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of colour nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole canopy flowers at once in late spring, then carpets the ground in violet blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e With water and a warm season behind it, a young tree puts on real height within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage filters sun instead of blocking it, so lawn and understorey plants keep growing beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and able to handle coastal exposure and salt laden air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering period brings steady insect traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for a large garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 8m of clear width and keep the trunk 8m or more from the house. 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Mature trees take light frost, but young ones are damaged by it, so cold inland and southern districts must protect a young tree for its first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil suits it best, and waterlogging is what it dislikes most. On clay, plant high on a wide mound and improve a generous area rather than just the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in extended dry spells. A balanced slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to lift the canopy and remove crossing branches while the tree is young. Jacaranda wood responds poorly to heavy cuts on older limbs, so early shaping saves trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacarandas are grown here in eleven sizes: tube and 140mm packs of ten, then 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 30L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced trees. Small sizes are the value choice if you can wait, and they establish fast. The 30L and 45L trees are the practical middle ground, while 100L to 400L stock arrives with real trunk calliper and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/jacaranda-tree\"\u003eJacaranda trees in Australia: planting and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eSee the full tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m, and further if you can. The canopy spreads to around 8m and surface roots travel well beyond the drip line, which is what lifts paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced stock often flowers within two or three years, while a seedling grown tree may take five to seven. Full sun and restrained feeding both bring flowering forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far south can I plant one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it, which covers most coastal cities. 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In Australian gardens it settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide, a manageable size for a front yard feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flowering display that stops traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree drops much of its foliage as the buds open, so the gold reads as a solid canopy rather than flecks among leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage the rest of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded, silvery leaves keep the tree handsome between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few statement flowering trees you can plant with confidence near driveways and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant once established, at home from the tropics to dry inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m here rather than the towering sizes quoted overseas, so it suits suburban blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a position with clear air and an audience: a front lawn, a courtyard corner, beside an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits repeated planting along a drive. Allow about 5m between trees so the crowns meet without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for smaller gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts light, dappled shade that lawns and underplanting cope with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Silver Trumpet Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles arid and semi arid districts with establishment watering. It takes light frost only: in marginal areas give it northern exposure and protect it for its first two or three winters, and in hard frost districts choose another feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits. It tolerates poor sandy soils better than most flowering trees; on heavy clay, plant on a slight mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove low or crossing branches while young to set a clean trunk, and leave the crown to its naturally rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as advanced stock in 100L and 200L sizes, you are buying real presence on day one: a formed trunk and a canopy that flowers within its first season or two in the ground. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with specialist transport quoted for your address, and everything is delivered Australia wide. Water it in heavily on planting day, stake loosely for the first year in windy positions, and expect new growth once the weather warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for every climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eMore trees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter into spring in most warm districts, though timing shifts with latitude and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift my driveway or paths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is classed as non invasive, which is unusual for a flowering tree this showy. Standard practice still applies: plant at least 2m off structures and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a brief leaf drop before flowering and spent flowers afterwards, concentrated over a few weeks. For the rest of the year it is a tidy, low maintenance tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100311765311,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100311798079,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100311732543,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938286235967,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584473768255,"sku":"QLD","price":1663.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100311699775,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Trumpet-Tree-Tabebuia-argentea.jpg?v=1741858150"},{"product_id":"coast-banksia-banksia-integrifolia","title":"Coast Banksia - Banksia integrifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoast Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant where the wind comes off the water and everything else gives up. It grows to about 8m tall and 5m wide in a typical garden, holds dark green leaves with silver undersides that flash in the breeze, and carries pale yellow flower spikes through autumn and winter that honeyeaters and lorikeets work over for weeks. It handles salt, wind, drought, frost and poor sandy soil, a combination very few trees can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and it grows naturally on foredunes down the eastern seaboard. On a windy block it is one of the safest choices you can make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright yellow spikes from autumn into winter, when nectar is scarce, so the tree feeds honeyeaters and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where other trees fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel and thin poor ground are all fine, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and comfortable from subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate country to Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The obvious use, and the one it does best. It takes direct salt wind where ornamental trees burn off within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row, or a staggered double row on a very exposed boundary. The canopy filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, shade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m spacing it makes a tall informal screen with an open natural feel. It is not a clipped hedge plant, so do not shear it. A single tree in a lawn gives light shade and a gnarled trunk with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coast Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. On exposed coastal sites expect a shorter, wind pruned tree. In sheltered gardens 8m to 10m is usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and sharp drainage is the one real requirement. On clay, plant high on a mound and skip the rich compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get the roots down, then very little. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser or nothing at all, because standard lawn and garden fertiliser near the roots can kill an otherwise healthy tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune young trees to build good branch structure and remove damaged wood after storms. Avoid hard cuts into old wood, which it does not reliably reshoot from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown across a wide range of sizes, from tube and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm and 250mm packs, then 300mm and 400mm pots, and on to 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Small sizes are the right call for a windbreak: young banksias establish strongly and catch advanced stock quickly. The 45L and larger sizes suit a single feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eSee the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse native trees for shade and shelter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana\"\u003eCootamundra Wattle for fast winter flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 5m wide is the realistic figure, reached over a decade or two. 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