| Description | Grevillea hybrid
Grevillea Yamba Sunshine is a robust evergreen tree-shrub that features striking fern-like green leaves and an abundance of large, sunny yellow spider flowers. This charming Grevillea is a fantastic addition to any garden, especially since it attracts a variety of birds. It's well-suited for native gardens or rockeries, but its versatility allows it to thrive in numerous landscapes as well. For optimal flowering, plant it in full sunlight, though it can also handle some light shade. Once established, this plant is pretty resilient to dry spells, but be sure to water it regularly during the first 8-12 weeks. Pruning after flowering encourages more blooms, helps maintain a bushy shape, and manages growth.
6"/14cm pot | Ficus microcarpa var. nitida
Common names: Chinese Banyan, Malayan Banyan or Indian Laurel Fig.
A hardy evergreen ficus plants and are the number one choice for standardizing. The soft, white bark contrasts beautifully against the exuberant, glossy green foliage, making a feature out of your pleached hedge or standard topiary. It can tolerate a wide range of soils from clay to sandy, preferring a rich, moist loam in which it would thrive. They grow best in full sun to part shade and produce no flowers, making it a no mess hedging option!
Ficus roots are known to be quite vigorous, but can be controlled by keeping the foliage and head of the plant trimmed, roughly 2-4 times a year. They are best planted away from water pipes, easements and pools to avoid any root issues.
See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties!
16"/40cm pot
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Grevillea olivacea
A stunning upright shrub featuring dark olive green leaves, which beautifully contrast with the vibrant lemon yellow flowers that bloom from winter to spring. Evergreen by nature, grevilleas can range from compact shrubs to towering trees, with foliage that can be broad, needle-like, or fern-like. Many varieties produce fragrant flowers, displayed in either a spider or large brush-like formation. They're an excellent choice for bringing birds and butterflies into your garden, preferring a sunny spot in well-drained soil for optimal growth.
6"/14cm pot |
| Additional information |
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| Other Common Names |
Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, Malayan Banyan, White Trunk Ficus
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| Origin |
Asia, Australia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm, 1 per metre
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
3-5 times a year, Only in the warmer months
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| Size Maintained at |
2m, 3m
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| Flowering |
No
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening, Pots, Standard, Topiary
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| Supply Code |
N245
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