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Myoporum 'Fine Leaf' 3" Pot remove Pennisetum setaceum 'Green Fountain Grass' remove Pyrus 'Everscreen' Ornamental Pear remove Olea 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree remove

Name Myoporum 'Fine Leaf' 3" Pot remove Pennisetum setaceum 'Green Fountain Grass' remove Pyrus 'Everscreen' Ornamental Pear remove Olea 'Manzanillo' Olive Tree remove

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Myoporum parvifolium Fine

A popular and hardy native groundcover with fine, rosemary like leaves that makes an excellent weed suppressant • Little white, star shaped flowers appear in the summer • Very low maintenance • Drought tolerant and prevents soil erosion. 3"/7cm pot size.

Pennisetum setaceum

Common names: Fountain grass, African fountain grass, Green fountain or foxtail grass. Originating from Africa, Pennisetum setaceum is an upright tufted ornamental grass with slim green stems, holding feathery long spike-heads that are reddish purple in colour. They are fast-growing, wind tolerant and will look wonderful planting en masse. Mature growth will reach 1m tall by 50cm wide.

Pyrus calleryana 'Winter Glow'

The only evergreen ornamental pear currently on the market, making it a highly sought after specimen tree. • Spring blossoms on semi bare branches • Ideal for screening or as a shade tree • Green glossy leaves with a silvered backing Everscreen Pears will only retain leaves in warmer climates. Cool climate areas such as rural Victoria are likely to see leaf drop in the winter but usually for only a period of up to 5 weeks. In cool climates it the Everscreen will get an autumnal colouring prior to leaf drop. For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet

For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below

Olea europaea

Manzanillo olive trees are small growing evergreen olive trees with leather like leaves that are green with silver undersides. It produces black edible fruit annually. A great table olive and also grown for producing oil.

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botanical name	Pennisetum setaceum
height x width	1m x 1m
features	Ornamental tuft forming grass with brush like flower cluster spikes borne in summer and last until winter
conditions	Full sun, moist soil, will tolerate drought
landscape use	Rockeries, general garden planting, mass plantings, pots and patios, ornamental specimen, borders

Other Common Names	Callery Pear, Ever Screen Pear, Evergreen Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Winter Glow
Origin	China, Vietnam
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Semi-Deciduous
Sunshine	Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
pH	Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Water Requirement	Moderate
Fertilise Me	April, March, November, October, September
Fertilizer Frequency	Bi-annually
Best time to plant	All Year
Planting Distance	2-3m apart
Max Height	10m
Max Width	5m
Growth Speed	Fast
Prune Me	Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
Size Maintained at	5m
Flowering	Yes
Flower Colour	White
Flowering Time	November, October, September
Fragrance	Strong
Foliage Colour	Green
Autumn Colour	Orange, Purple, Red
Fruit / Seed	Yes – Non-edible
Fruiting Time	December, January
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Toxic To	Children
Uses	Fenceline, Shade Tree, Feature Tree