Ornamental
PAGE 1 2 3 ALL Rosea is a popular tree for its abundance of large mainly red flowers that cover the tree in late winter and early spring. Rosea develops an open spreading crown, once the tree is established. It is quite drought and lime tolerant and moderately salt tolerant and also adapts really well to wetter climates. Evergreen Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $29.99 aka Silver leaf Mountain Gum A beautiful mountain gum that develops into a tall shrub or small tree. With silvery-grey leaves they are rounded and carry cream flowers in clusters through Summer. It has a smooth bark that is fragrant along with its fragrant leaves. This will make a stunning specimen in any garden. Evergreen. Eucalyptus Pulverulenta Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $29.99 aka Crepe , Poached Egg Tree A highly ornamental large shrub with glossy green foliage and attractive dappled bark. The white flowers are large, single and delicate with prominent golden stamens and appear from autumn to winter. They earn this shrub its common name of the 'Poached Egg Tree'. Evergreen Gordonia Axillaris Current Stock Height: 60/70 ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 aka Gully Grevillea An evergreen tree or shrub. Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub. As a tree it grows up to 8 metres. Flowers are displayed between mid spring and early summer. The flowers have whitish pink/fawn perianths and pale pink/crimson styles. Evergreen Grevillea Barklyana Current Stock Height: 120/130 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $29.99 aka Silky Oak Silky Oak. A rapid growing evergreen tree with, large handsome, fern like leaves that are deep green above and grey-green underneath. Once mature this tree has rich gold blooms that decorate the tree from spring to summer. Loves a warm position and well drained soil. Tolerant of light frost. Grevillea Robusta Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $29.99 aka Bay Tree Bay Tree. Tuscan Tower is an excellent form of Bay tree with lush dark green shiny foliage. Tuscan Tower will be great for the garden, pot & container work, not to forget use in the herb garden. Hardy large shrub. PVR applies. Laurus Tuscan Tower Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 These giant silver proteas are beautiful trees with light-reflecting, silky, silver leaves. An erect ornamental tree, with a stout trunk and thick grey bark. They are at their most silver in hot, dry weather, when the hairs on the leaves lie flat to protect the leaves from drying out. Leucadendron Argenteum Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Michelia The strong leathery foliage is complemented in spring by brown furry buds which open to cream cup shaped flowers. Long flowering season and high plant health. Useful as a specimen, can be planted as a hedge or alternatively try in a container. Michelia Honey Velvet Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $44.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. Michelia Honey Velvet Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 6l ? $44.99 aka Michelia A relatively new introduction that has quickly become a firm favourite. The strong leathery foliage is complemented in spring by brown furry buds which open to highly fragrant cream cup shaped flowers. Useful as a specimen, can be planted as a hedge or alternatively try in a container. Michelia Velvet and Cream Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 Imagine a tall evergreen shrub with a profusion of brown velvety buds that open to creamy-white scented flowers. You’re bound to feel warm and fuzzy every time you pass it! We would compare the dense habit of this variety to of some of our most favorite Camellias. Perfect for hedging, why would anyone be satisfied with just one? Michelia Warm Fuzzies Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $49.99
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 8m
Responds well to to hard pruning to maintain for shape and size. Drought tolerant.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 6m x 3m
The Gordonia is very closely related to the Camellia and likes very similar growing conditions. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in well drained acid soil. Although Gordonia will grow quite large if left unhindered it can be trimmed and shaped to maintain the desired size.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 3m
The 'Silky Oak' may take up to 10 years to start flowering however this tree has such a nice shape and form that it is worthy of planting even if it never flowers.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Leaves: Evergreen, Silver
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 2m
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
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