| Description | Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress or Western District Cypress a large evergreen tree conifer which lives long and grows large in perfect conditions. Native to coastal California, it suits coastal conditions and has the unique tendancy to be "sculptured" by the wind over time as it grows.
The foliage grows in dense sprays, bright green in color. The leaves are scale-like and produced on rounded shoots. Makes a good windbreak in coastal areas. | Acacia cognata
Narrow-leaf Bower Wattle is a fast growing attractive native, with pendulous branches and a beautiful weeping habit. Grows to the size of a large shrub or small tree depending on your landscape and climate. Fluffy yellow, ball shaped flowers are produced in Spring. As a small feature tree it looks great when planted en mass in the open or under the shade of bigger, taller trees. A good option for soft screening.
10" pot | Vitis Vinifera, Ornamental Grape Vine
Crimson Glory Vine is an absolutely beautiful large leaved deciduous climber with heart stopping Autumn colour. This is actually an ornamental (non-fruiting) variety of grape vine that has some fabulous features: it is very hardy, fast growing, long lived and tolerates a range of soils.
Crimson Glory Vines are happy in full sun to part shade. | Echeveria glauca
The 'Mexican Rose' also goes by the name: Blue Hen & Chicks or Blue Echeveria and is native to the arid climate of Mexico and Central America. It is extremely hardy, requiring minimal care but a well drained soil and minimal watering.
Over time this succulent can form a 'carpet-like' effect by continually producing new rosettes. This fabulous plant is suitable indoors or outdoors creates interesting texture and looks great amongst other succulents with contrasting colours.
3"/7cm pot |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Cupressus macrocarpa
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| height x width |
10m x 5m
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 2-2.5 metres
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| features |
Thin green scented foliage, fast growing, bushy, can be trimmed, evergreen
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil, mulch around base, free of grass and weeds around the base, wind, salt and frost tolerant
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| landscape use |
Hedges, screens, windbreaks, shade and topiary
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