| Description | Fraxinus excelsior Aurea
Golden Ash is an attractive deciduous tree for all seasons with a rounded crown. The foliage is a light yellow colour turning pale green in summer. In autumn the foliage turns a brilliant golden yellow that is the main feature of this tree. In winter the young branches are yellow with distinctive black buds. A stunning tree with multi-seasonal interest. 7m H x 7m W | Bronze Fennel
Bronze Fennel is a herbaceous Perennial plant that can grow up to 1.5m tall. It's a very easy to grow plant, however young plants are frost tender. To produce richer oils and seeds, this plant should be planted in full sun, in well drained soil. It easily self seeds, so deadhead after flowering to keep under control. With its soft bronze foliage and pretty little yellow flowers, this plant is also great as a decorative addition to any garden. Bronze fennel has the same sweet liquorice flavour as the traditional green variety, so can be used in its place in any recipe. The leaves are great with fish, and can be stuffed into the cavity of a whole fish or to wrap fillets. You can also use it to make a stuffing. Another herb that goes well with fennel, is French tarragon. Tarragon having a spicy aniseed kick and fennel a sweeter flavour. You can make a very nice tea from the leaves and seed of bronze fennel. Or milk steeped with this herb can make delicious ice cream, or be used in baking cakes or bread. To harvest the seeds, leave the flower stalks on the plant until the seeds turn from green to brown then hang the seed heads in a paper bag to finish drying out. The seeds are ready when the shake away from the main head easily. The store them in an air tight container away from sunlight.
4" pot size. | A no-fuss, set and forget controlled release plant food for those who don't have the time or inclination to tend every plant or garden bed individually. The smart way to fertilise - one application feeds continuously for up to 6 months. If you are looking for a maintenance fertiliser, Osmocote Citrus & Fruit makes a great choice.
• Contains 6 months feed
• Plus trace elements
• No surge growth
Size 500g |
| Content | | | Features
- Boosted magnesium keeps leaves green for longer, especially on citrus
- The release of nutrients depends on temperature - more when it's warm and plants are growing and less when it's cold and growth is slow
- Scotts Osmocote® uses advanced prill technology that ensures even and controlled nutrient release with no wastage Controlled release means feeding less often and more effectively; less frequent feeding is more economical and environment-friendly
- Wetting agent enhances water absorption into the soil or potting mix and helps plants take up nutrients
- Less than 2% phosphorus (the 'P' in NPK) means it can be safely used on most Australian native fruit trees such as Davidson's Plum, Finger Limes and Quandongs
SUITABLE FOR
- Evergreen and deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs, shrubs, climbers, vines and grasses
- Fruit trees including citrus, stone fruits, apples and pears, grapevines and berries
- Potted foliage and fruiting plants including dwarf, espalier and columnar fruit trees
- Safe to use on new plants - the controlled release of nutrients means it will not burn soft leaves or tender young roots
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| Additional information |
| height x width |
8m x 5m
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| features |
Fine pale lemon colored flowers, turning bright gold in autumn, a great color contrast
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| conditions |
Full sun in well drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, parks, street, avenues, driveways
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| botanical name |
Foeniculum vulgare "purpureum"
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