{"product_id":"tallerack-eucalyptus-pleurocarpa","title":"Tallerack - Eucalyptus pleurocarpa","description":"\u003cp\u003eTallerack (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus pleurocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Western Australian gum that grows as a broad, rangy shrub or small tree, 2 to 5m high and 3 to 6m wide. Its stiff, waxy, green-white leaves set it apart from the usual green gums, and fluffy white flowers are followed by angular white-grey seed pods that florists prize. It is a feature plant for dry, sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff, waxy oval leaves in a pale green-grey tone make a cool contrast with ordinary green gums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed pods florists want.\u003c\/strong\u003e The geometric white-grey pods are much prized for floristry and floral art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluffy white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e They open in autumn or spring and suit a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from the Goldfields and Wheatbelt of Western Australia, where it grows in gravelly, sandy soil, so dry ground and strong sun suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing and easy to shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it is wayward, with thin stems and a wide outline. A little pruning tidies it, and cutting it hard back keeps it a compact feature shrub.\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 room to spread. Allow 3 to 4m between plants, or keep a single plant at least 3m clear of fences and paths so the wide outline can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact shrub by coppicing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut hard back (coppiced), it behaves as a feature shrub rather than a tree, a size that suits a smaller bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut foliage and floristry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune for cut stems and let a few pods mature on the plant. Foliage and pods are both used in flower arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tallerack in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a spot sheltered from strong wind. As a Western Australian species it prefers the mild Mediterranean-type climate of the south, with abundant sunshine, lower humidity and drier summers. Protect young plants from frost. In humid, summer-rainfall gardens it is harder to keep happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most free-draining soils suit it, and it prefers light, sandy or gravelly ground like its home country. Avoid heavy, wet clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water during extended dry periods only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to shape the plant and for cut foliage. To keep it as a compact shrub, cut it back hard (coppice) once it is established. Left unpruned it grows wide and somewhat wayward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tallerack as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It also comes in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tube plants are small on arrival, so plant them out soon after they arrive and water them in well. The 300mm pot gives a more developed plant to place as a feature straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Tallerack tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gum-trees\"\u003eBrowse gum trees and eucalypts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native 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 to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Tallerack get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 2 to 5m high and 3 to 6m wide, depending on conditions and pruning. It is broad rather than tall, so allow plenty of width, or cut it hard back to keep it smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the seed pods and foliage for arranging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foliage and the geometric white-grey pods are both used in flower arranging and floristry, and pruning for cut stems also helps keep the plant in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid, wet-summer garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest with dry summers and free-draining soil. In a humid climate, plant it on a mound in the sandiest part of the garden, and expect less vigour than in a drier region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790322401599,"sku":"EUC-PLE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790322434367,"sku":"EUC-PLE-300MM","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/tallerack-eucalyptus-pleurocarpa.jpg?v=1792206261","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/tallerack-eucalyptus-pleurocarpa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}