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Topiary and Standards - Just Arrived

A Standard is defined as: a tree or shrub that is trained to have one central leader or stem and a rounded head of branches. Standards are trained as young plants; the central stem is braced against a stake, forcing it to grow straight and tall. Lower branches and shoots are removed and the remaining upper branches are sheared frequently, to shape and to encourage fullness.

There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.

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Picture of Lemon Meyer Std
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aka Lemon Meyer Standard

Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel and Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position.

To keep your Lemon Standard looking good feed and water regularly. Trim new shoots below the main branches. Remember always cut off ripe fruit rather than pulling. Citrus Information Pages

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Lemon Meyer Std 90cm

Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 cm  ? 

Container: 8.5l  ? 

$169.99

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Picture of Pittosporum Humpty Dumpty
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aka Kohuhu

NZ Native. What a fabulous little landscaping plant this compact Pittosporum is - fresh lime green foliage that always looks good and a natural rounded growth habit. Happy in sun or part shade, in the garden or in a container. Trims well. Hardy and evergreen. PVR.

Though happiest in well drained fertile soil 'Humpty Dumpty' is remarkably tolerant of less than ideal conditions.

 

Flower Colour: Brown / Purple
PVR: SHM183
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm

Pittosporum Humpty Dumpty

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: