| Description | Ficus obliqua variegated 'White Lightning'
'White Lightning' is a naturally compact and bushy shrub with bright variegated foliage of gold on green. In the spring spectacular pink flushes of new growth appear. This variety is ideal for hedging, screening and large containers, growing only 3m tall. It prefers a full sun position.
For more information on Ficus see our Ficus Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia
Golden Robinia has beautiful yellow Spring leaves which deepen in colour to a fresh lime-yellow during Summer, then turn golden-yellow in Autumn, before falling.
A visual standout amongst other trees, this Robinia tree is an all round tough plant suitable for many different landscape uses. Whether as a magnificent specimen or a street tree in polluted and industrial areas, it grows with vigor and strength. | Pyrus calleryana
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
The Aristocrat Ornamental Pear has a beautiful pyramidal shape with elegant lateral branches.
• Spring blossoms on bare branches
• Vibrant autumnal colours of red and orange
• Ideal feature or shade tree, along fencelines & driveways
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Ficus obliqua variegated 'White Lightning'
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| Other Common Names |
Small Leaved Fig, Smalled Leaved Ficus, Variegated Ficus
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| Origin |
Australia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Frost Sensitive, Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, 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, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year
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| Size Maintained at |
1m
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| Flowering |
No
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| Foliage Colour |
Gold, Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Attracts |
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| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening
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| features |
Large golden-green pinnate leaves that intensifies to a deep gold during autumn, few creamy-white wisteria like flowers are produced in spring
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| conditions |
Full sun in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenues, street trees, urban planting, color contrast,
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost 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, 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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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
11m
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| Max Width |
7m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Purple, Red, Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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