{"product_id":"doreen-stenocarpus-stenocarpus-angustifolius-doreen","title":"Doreen Stenocarpus - Stenocarpus angustifolius 'Doreen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoreen Stenocarpus (\u003cem\u003eStenocarpus angustifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Doreen') is a compact, upright native shrub with fine, fern-like foliage that opens bright lime. Left alone it reaches about 5m, or you can clip it to the height you want, and clusters of curly, creamy white flowers appear that bees and other pollinators love. It looks delicate but it is tougher than it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foliage with real contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green, ferny leaves with bright lime new growth set off bolder plants around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips to any height.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows to about 5m but takes clipping well, so it can be a tall screen, a hedge or a smaller specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rainforest shrub that establishes quickly and fills out without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white flowers attract bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight frost and wet patches.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frosts, and since it grows in and near creeks in the wild it suits a seasonally wet corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a row and leave it unclipped for a soft green screen, rising towards 5m as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 1.2m spacing, clip regularly to hold a dense hedge at the height you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one plant as a contrast to bold or dark leaved neighbours, where the fine light green foliage stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonally wet corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its creek-side origins make it a good choice for a low spot that stays damp for part of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Doreen Stenocarpus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is ideal, though it tolerates most positions and conditions. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and tolerates light frosts, so in frostier districts plant it in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-drained soil, with mulch and some fertiliser at planting time. Despite that, it comes from creek country and copes with a seasonally wet part of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and keep it watered until it is established, after which it should be fine. Mulching and fertilising at planting gives the roots a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it to grow to about 5m or clip it to your preferred height. It responds well to clipping, which is why it works so well as a hedge. Regular light clipping through the growing season keeps a hedge dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Doreen Stenocarpus as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical way to plant a screen. The 140mm pots give a hedge line a taller start. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about 5m if left alone. It takes clipping well, so you can hold it at any height you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant 1.2m apart and clip regularly. The fine foliage makes an attractive, soft textured hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frosts. In districts with heavy frost, choose a sheltered position and protect young plants in their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789641843007,"sku":"STE-ANG-DOREEN-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789641875775,"sku":"STE-ANG-DOREEN-140MM-P10","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/doreen-stenocarpus-stenocarpus-angustifolius-doreen.jpg?v=1792192605","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/doreen-stenocarpus-stenocarpus-angustifolius-doreen","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}