Evergreen Exotic Trees
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A vigorous small tree with long, narrow green leaves with slightly pendulous branches. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn providing nectar for bees and birds. Tolerant of a range of harsh conditions including poor dry soils once established, clay soil, but avoid wet or poorly drained soils, coastal and windy conditions. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Callistimon Red Clusters, Griselinia Ardmore Emerald, Prunus lusitanica, Syzygium resilience, Totara Black Bridge, Camellias, Laurus nobilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Small Garden Yes Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A vigorous large shrub, with short, narrow, stiff new leaves emerging a silvery-pink turning to mid- green. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn providing nectar for bees and birds. Tolerant of a range of harsh conditions including poor dry soils once established, clay soil, but avoid wet or poorly drained soils, coastal and windy conditions. Trim after flowering to encourage bushiness. Easily trimmed for hedging. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Kings Park Special, Salignus (Yellow) Citrinus Violetii (Violet) - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Small Garden Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A more compact pyramidal form of Magnolia grandiflora with very attractive, large, dark glossy green leaves with distinctive coppery undersides. Creamy white fragrant blooms in summer. Excellent shade, avenue or specimen tree. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Grows to apx 7 x 4m in 10yrs. Can attain 15 x 10m at maturity Height x Width 7 x 4m Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider Mag Grandiflora, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Avenue Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Forms a large, sturdy, elegant, round-headed specimen tree. Leaves are distinguished by rust-coloured felt beneath large glossy dark green foliage. Bears immense fragrant creamy white flowers. Excellent shade, avenue or specimen tree. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Will also tolerate coastal and windy sites. Hardy. Grows to apx 10 x 5m 10yrs. At maturity can attain 20 x 10m Height x Width 10 x 5 10yrs Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Southern USA Similar to Consider Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Forms a small, compact, rounded tree. Dense foliage, glossy deep green leaves with brown russet below. Creamy white flowers produced freely from an early age, fragrant. Excellent for smaller gardens. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider M. Grandiflora, DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
A smaller tree having very compact, upright growth which responds well to pruning. Shiny green, wavy leaves with coppery brown felt on the leaf undersides. Large, white fragrant flowers spring through summer. Makes an excellent screening hedge or standalone tree for a smaller garden. A seedling variation of Little Gem. Vigorous. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils.
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A medium sized rounded compact tree with dark glossy green leaves and small fragrant flowers in clusters during summer. Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet or dry soils. Prefers moist well drained soils in full sun. Ideal for street planting, lawn specimens and as a shade tree in a smaller garden. Grows to apx 7 x 4m Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Myrsine Salicina, Callistemons, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Small Garden Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.