| Description | Washingtonia robusta
Common names: Mexican Cotton Fan Palm, Mexican Fan Palm, Mexican washingtonia, Washingtonia palm.
The Mexican Cotton Fan Palm is a medium-tall sized palm originating from Mexico. It can reach a mature height of 7m in Victoria's climate. It has large fan like fronds with remnant threads of foliage that appear like ‘cotton’ hanging from between frond segments. It is tough, drought and frost tolerant when established! It is a perfect addition for features and tropical gardens.
100 litre pot. | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei
Tuscarora is one of the best of the dark fuchsia-pink flowering Lagerstroemia's. The flowers and highly ornamental bark make this tough small tree a useful specimen or screening tree.
Crepe Myrtles are adaptable to a range of conditions, heat and some dryness but requires adequate moisture during establishment. So can also be used well as a street tree. Mature growth: 6m x 4m wide.
12''/30cm pot | Dietes grandiflora
Dietes or Wild Irises are well known exotic plant with long strappy leaves and beautiful large blooms which are white marked with yellow and violet. They're a commonly seen in gardens and large landscapes throughout the country. They are perennial & evergreen, and grows up to 1.5m in large clumps. Wild Iris can grown in shade or sun and is tolerant of drought, salt and waterlogging, making it a versatile and very useful plant. | Eucalyptus cinerea
Eucalyptus 'Silver Shadow' is an attractive tree from Australia. It is known for its beautiful silvery-blue, rounded juvenile leaves, which often remain as the tree matures. This gives a calming, elegant silver tone to any landscape. The tree grows to a medium height of 7 to 10 meters, with a spread of 4 to 6 meters. It has an upright shape and a moderately spreading canopy, along with a refreshing eucalyptus scent. This makes it a great option for gardens, windbreaks, and floral arrangements.
'Silver Shadow' thrives in full sun and is very drought-tolerant once established. It offers low-maintenance care while looking ornamental. It looks great as a standout feature or when planted in groups. This tree appeals to those who want a subtle, sophisticated touch and year-round interest in their outdoor spaces.
8"/20cm pot |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Washingtonia robusta
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| height x width |
6-10m tall, slow growing
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| features |
The shiny bright green fronds are almost circular
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| conditions |
Full sun in well drained soil, protected from heavy frosts
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenue
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| height x width |
90cm x 70cm
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| features |
Yellow large petalled iris-like flowers with a brown mark during spring and summer
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| conditions |
Hardy, prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Mass plantings, general gardening and landscaping, roadside planting
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