| Name | Cercis 'Merlot' Eastern Redbud 13" Pot remove | Thuja 'Golden Biota' Conifer remove | Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' remove |
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| Description | Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
With stunning, deep rich purple foliage in the summer the 'Merlot' Redbud makes for a stunning feature tree in the garden. In the spring, lavender pink blooms cover the bare branches and in the autumn the leaves turn vibrant oranges and yellows before falling. The 'Merlot' Redbud is perfect for small backyards.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
13''/33cm pot
| Thuja orientalis aurea nana
Short, stout self shaping conifer
• Soft foliage
• Low maintenance and drought resistant once established
• Ideal for hedging, along walkways and pots | Ulmus parvifolia
The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm. |
| Content | | Golden Biota Conifer is a dense dwarf shrub that has a dense form, with smooth edges. It is ideal for pots, walkways, hedging or borders.
A very hardy plant, the Golden Biota conifer does well in well drained soils. In summer the conifer turns to a marvelous shade of bright gold and turns green in the winter.
Being highly resilient to adverse weather conditions like frost, the Golden Biota conifer grows easily in various weather and soil conditions. All you need a semi-clay to well drained soil, adequate water in the warmer months and a yearly dose of all purpose fertiliser to grow a lush, healthy specimen. | Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot
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| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
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| Other Common Names |
Eastern Redbud, Redbud
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| Origin |
North America
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Planting Distance |
2-3m apart
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| Max Height |
3.5m
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| Max Width |
4.5m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
Only if required, Only in winter
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| Size Maintained at |
2m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Pink
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Foliage Colour |
Purple
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Red, Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Rarely, Yes – Non-edible
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree
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| botanical name |
Ulmus parvifolia
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| height x width |
8m x 8m
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| features |
Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues
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