| Description | Ficus microcarpa hillii 'Emerald'
Ficus 'Emerald' has a glossier and deeper, emerald green foliage compared with that of the 'Flash' and 'Hill's Weeping' ficus. This rich green foliage matches well with Buxus English Box, particularly in a formal setting.
'Emerald' ficus are quite tolerant of poor soil conditions and hot or windy weather conditions, growing well in both full sun to part shade positions. It does not, however, like the touch of frost.
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Cercis 'Judas Tree' is one of the most hardy Redbuds on the market, tolerating full shade as well as the heat of summer. This gorgeous shade tree blooms pink blossoms in the early spring on its bare branches, turning vibrant green with the signature heart-shaped foliage in summer. Perfect as a shade tree or feature in suburban garden.
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| Additional information |
| Origin |
Australia, Pacific
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Frost Sensitive, Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm, 1 per metre
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
3m
|
| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Size Maintained at |
1.5m, 2m
|
| Prune Me |
3-5 times a year, Only in the warmer months
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| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Fruit / Seed |
No
|
| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Balcony, Hedging & Screening, Pots, Standard, Topiary
|
|
| Other Common Names |
European Redbud, Judas Tree, Redbud
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| Origin |
Mediterranean
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| Plant Type |
Tree
|
| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Shade Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
|
| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
|
| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
|
| Water Requirement |
Moderate
|
| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
|
| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
|
| Best time to plant |
|
| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
|
| Max Height |
6m
|
| Max Width |
6m
|
| Growth Speed |
Moderate
|
| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
|
| Size Maintained at |
3m
|
| Flowering |
Yes
|
| Flowering Time |
October, September
|
| Flower Colour |
Pink
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| Fragrance |
None
|
| Foliage Colour |
Green
|
| Autumn Colour |
Yellow
|
| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
|
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
|
| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
|
| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
|
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