Most loved for its tall, narrow, columnar form and symmetrical evergreen whorls of foliage, making it a striking avenue or feature tree.
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Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is a narrow evergreen conifer from New Caledonia. Short needle-like foliage is held in dense horizontal tiers around a slender, almost telegraph-pole trunk, giving a strict columnar outline. Mature trees lean consistently toward the equator, an odd habit that makes an established row instantly recognisable.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall and only 4 to 6 metres wide, growing 40 to 70 centimetres a year. Full sun, free draining sandy soil and open exposure suit it, and it shrugs off salt spray and strong coastal wind. It is frost sensitive, so it belongs in frost-free coastal, subtropical and tropical districts.
The vertical form makes it a natural choice for avenue planting, civic and resort landscapes, and feature positions where a strong upright line is wanted. It casts a narrow shadow, so it can be used close to paths and buildings. Allow 3 metres for an avenue and 3 to 4 metres for freestanding specimens.
About Cook Pine
Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is an evergreen conifer from New Caledonia in the family Araucariaceae. It has a strongly columnar habit, with short needle-like foliage arranged in dense tiers along horizontal branches. Being a conifer it produces cones rather than flowers, and it holds its foliage all year.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall with a spread of only 4 to 6 metres, so it takes up very little ground area for its height. That narrow footprint is the reason it is used in tight avenues and courtyards. Give it room above rather than beside, and keep it clear of overhead services.
It grows around 40 to 70 centimetres a year in warm coastal conditions, which is fast for a conifer. Growth slows in cold or dry inland positions. Advanced stock in larger containers already carries the tiered branching that gives the tree its character, so the effect is immediate rather than something to wait for.
It is one of the better conifers for exposed coastal sites. It tolerates salt spray, sandy soil and constant onshore wind, and holds its symmetrical form where broadleaf trees become wind-shorn. It is widely planted along foreshores and around resorts in northern Australia for exactly that reason.
No. It is frost sensitive and best kept to frost-free positions. Young trees can be killed outright by a hard frost, and even established trees show foliage burn after cold nights. In marginal districts, plant it in a sheltered courtyard with warmth radiating from nearby walls, or choose a hardier conifer instead.
Its roots are not aggressive in the way that figs or willows are, but a tree of this height develops a substantial anchoring system. Allow at least 3 to 4 metres between the trunk and any slab, wall or pipe run. On sandy coastal soils the surface roots spread wider in search of moisture.
Water regularly for the first two years while the root system establishes, then it needs very little. Do not prune the leader, since the tree will not replace it and the shape is lost permanently. Remove only dead lower branches. A light application of complete fertiliser in spring is enough on poor sandy soils.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is a narrow evergreen conifer from New Caledonia. Short needle-like foliage is held in dense horizontal tiers around a slender, almost telegraph-pole trunk, giving a strict columnar outline. Mature trees lean consistently toward the equator, an odd habit that makes an established row instantly recognisable.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall and only 4 to 6 metres wide, growing 40 to 70 centimetres a year. Full sun, free draining sandy soil and open exposure suit it, and it shrugs off salt spray and strong coastal wind. It is frost sensitive, so it belongs in frost-free coastal, subtropical and tropical districts.
The vertical form makes it a natural choice for avenue planting, civic and resort landscapes, and feature positions where a strong upright line is wanted. It casts a narrow shadow, so it can be used close to paths and buildings. Allow 3 metres for an avenue and 3 to 4 metres for freestanding specimens.
About Cook Pine
Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is an evergreen conifer from New Caledonia in the family Araucariaceae. It has a strongly columnar habit, with short needle-like foliage arranged in dense tiers along horizontal branches. Being a conifer it produces cones rather than flowers, and it holds its foliage all year.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall with a spread of only 4 to 6 metres, so it takes up very little ground area for its height. That narrow footprint is the reason it is used in tight avenues and courtyards. Give it room above rather than beside, and keep it clear of overhead services.
It grows around 40 to 70 centimetres a year in warm coastal conditions, which is fast for a conifer. Growth slows in cold or dry inland positions. Advanced stock in larger containers already carries the tiered branching that gives the tree its character, so the effect is immediate rather than something to wait for.
It is one of the better conifers for exposed coastal sites. It tolerates salt spray, sandy soil and constant onshore wind, and holds its symmetrical form where broadleaf trees become wind-shorn. It is widely planted along foreshores and around resorts in northern Australia for exactly that reason.
No. It is frost sensitive and best kept to frost-free positions. Young trees can be killed outright by a hard frost, and even established trees show foliage burn after cold nights. In marginal districts, plant it in a sheltered courtyard with warmth radiating from nearby walls, or choose a hardier conifer instead.
Its roots are not aggressive in the way that figs or willows are, but a tree of this height develops a substantial anchoring system. Allow at least 3 to 4 metres between the trunk and any slab, wall or pipe run. On sandy coastal soils the surface roots spread wider in search of moisture.
Water regularly for the first two years while the root system establishes, then it needs very little. Do not prune the leader, since the tree will not replace it and the shape is lost permanently. Remove only dead lower branches. A light application of complete fertiliser in spring is enough on poor sandy soils.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Araucaria columnaris is expected to grow 40cm to 70cm per year.
Araucaria columnaris works in an:
Araucaria columnaris is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 20m to 25m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Araucaria columnaris is expected to grow 40cm to 70cm per year.
Araucaria columnaris is expected to grow 40cm to 70cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Araucaria columnaris frost tolerant?
Araucaria columnaris is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Araucaria columnaris produces very small and inconspicuous reproductive structures rather than true showy flowers. These tiny male and female cones sit high along the branches and form part of its natural seasonal cycle without creating a visible floral display.
Does Araucaria columnaris flower?
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Araucaria columnaris is Native to New Caledonia, where it grows naturally along coastal areas and rocky slopes.
Its dense, symmetrical structure provides excellent shelter and perching sites for small birds, while its cones support insects and cone-feeding species. The tall, narrow canopy also creates valuable vertical habitat that enhances biodiversity in coastal and large landscape settings.
Araucaria columnaris will thrive best in:
Araucaria columnaris performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures and develops moderate drought resilience.
Is Araucaria columnaris Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Araucaria columnaris develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in coastal and dry conditions, maintaining its strong columnar form with deep, occasional watering during extended heat.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' forms a dense mat of fine weeping needle-like foliage just 20 to 30 centimetres high, cascading beautifully over walls, edges and rock work. It reads as flowing texture rather than as a conventional groundcover, which is why designers use it so heavily.
'Cousin It' spreads 2 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, filling in steadily without becoming invasive or needing to be cut back. It suppresses weeds once established, holds soil on banks and batters, and works equally well spilling from a raised planter or a large pot.
This Australian native tolerates light to moderate frost once established, along with salt, wind, poor soils and extended dry. It grows in full sun to part shade and needs essentially no maintenance beyond the occasional tidy of a wayward runner.
About Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'
'Cousin It' stays just 20 to 30 centimetres tall and spreads 2 to 4 metres wide. It is a genuinely prostrate form and will not build up in height over time.
It spreads at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, filling in steadily. Expect two to three seasons to close a mass planting depending on spacing.
Yes. Casuarina glauca is naturally a coastal and estuarine species, and 'Cousin It' inherits strong salt and wind tolerance, which makes it excellent for seaside gardens.
Yes. Once the mat closes over it forms dense cover that suppresses most weed germination, which is a large part of its value in commercial and civic landscapes.
Yes. It is particularly effective spilling over the edge of a large pot, raised planter or retaining wall, where the cascading habit can be seen.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a continuous mass. Closer spacing closes the gaps faster but the plants will eventually merge regardless.
It handles light to moderate frost once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Melaleuca nesophila, the Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from the south coast of Western Australia. Fine grey green foliage sits on a dense rounded frame over papery bark, and mauve to pink pom pom flowers cover the outer growth through spring and summer.
Mature width is 2 to 4 metres, with height usually settling around 3 to 5 metres, and growth of 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It wants full sun and takes sand, limestone, gravel and moderately heavy soils. Salt wind, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled once the roots are down.
This is a screening and hedging plant first, used along boundaries, on coastal blocks and through council road reserves where conditions are hard and maintenance budgets are thin. Space it at 1 to 1.5 metres for an informal screen. It gives colour, density and habitat value from one low input plant.
About Showy Honey Myrtle
Melaleuca nesophila, or Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from southern Western Australia. It has fine grey green foliage, a dense rounded habit and soft papery bark, and carries mauve to pink pom pom flowers through spring and summer that age to a soft grey.
It spreads 2 to 4 metres wide and generally reaches 3 to 5 metres tall in a garden, though regular trimming will hold it lower. Growth is moderate to fast at around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so a screen planted from advanced stock closes over within three or four seasons.
For a dense informal screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, bring that in to 80 centimetres. As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full canopy and form can develop, or 3 metres apart along an avenue for a uniform, soft textured line.
Yes, it is one of the better coastal Melaleucas. It tolerates salt laden wind, sandy and limestone soils, and exposed front line positions once established, which is why it is planted so widely along the southern coastline. In very exposed sites it will lean with the prevailing wind, and most people like the result.
The main flush runs through spring and into summer, roughly September to January. Flowers open mauve to purple pink in dense rounded heads across the outer foliage, then age to grey and stay on the plant. Bees and honeyeaters work it heavily while it is out, so expect plenty of activity.
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most coastal and near coastal parts of southern Australia. Young plants are more vulnerable in their first winter, so plant in autumn or early spring and keep them out of low frost hollows. Hard, repeated inland frost will burn new growth.
Tip prune after flowering to keep it dense and stop the base going bare. It takes a hard cut back if it becomes leggy, though remove no more than about a third at a time. Water through the first summer, then it is largely self sufficient. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring on poor soils.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason.
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which makes it a genuine solution for narrow beds along fence lines and between buildings where height is needed but width is not available. Small cream flowers appear in spring and are lightly fragrant.
'Silver Sheen' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, performing from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland and Adelaide. It clips well, holds density under regular trimming, and is equally effective as a formal hedge or a loose screen.
About Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, which makes it one of the best options for narrow screening where a tall hedge is needed in a shallow bed.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable screening height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.
It naturally holds to 1.5 to 2 metres wide and can be trimmed to under a metre with regular clipping, which is why it is so often used in tight side-boundary positions.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more trimming.
'Silver Sheen' handles light to moderate frost once established. Young plants benefit from protection through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade. In shadier positions growth is slightly more open, which suits a softer informal screen.
It performs from subtropical Queensland through Northern NSW, Sydney, the South Coast and tablelands, Melbourne and surrounds, the Western District, Gippsland and Adelaide.
Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its large highly fragrant double white flowers and lush glossy dark green foliage. From late spring through summer it produces creamy-white blooms up to 10 cm across that perfume the surrounding garden, set against broad leathery leaves that hold their colour year-round.
It performs reliably in full sun to part shade with humus-rich, slightly acidic and free-draining soil. Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit that responds well to light pruning after flowering. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and benefits from regular feeding and watering through the warmer months to support strong flowering.
As a fragrant evergreen flowering shrub for cottage, formal, Japanese-inspired and low-maintenance gardens, in courtyards, entrance plantings, informal hedges and decorative pots near pathways, Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' brings outstanding perfume, glossy foliage and reliable summer flowering to gardens where its scent can be appreciated up close.
About Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia 'Magnifica' flowers from late spring through summer, producing large creamy-white double blooms up to 10 cm across. The flowers are intensely fragrant and the display lasts for several months, with light repeat flowering possible into autumn in warm conditions.
Mature plants reach approximately 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 cm per year, and the plant can be lightly pruned to maintain a more compact size or shaped into a formal flowering hedge.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' performs best in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun to part shade. It thrives across coastal NSW, Queensland, frost-free parts of Victoria and South Australia, and warm coastal areas. It prefers humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage. Young plants benefit from protection in their first winter through frost-prone areas, and severe inland frost should be avoided. Mature plants in established positions hold their foliage and form through cooler months.
Yes. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is excellent in large decorative pots near entrances and courtyards where its perfume can be appreciated up close. Use a quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants, water regularly through the warmer months, and feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer.
Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again in mid-summer to support strong flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense bushy growth, and mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark.
Yellowing leaves on Gardenia 'Magnifica' usually indicate either iron deficiency in alkaline soil, overwatering, or seasonal cool weather. The most common cause is alkaline soil pH. Apply an iron chelate or soil acidifier, ensure drainage is excellent, and mulch with pine bark to maintain the acidic conditions Gardenias need to thrive.
Acmena smithii 'Sublime' is a compact evergreen lilly pilly with vivid lime-green new growth that matures to deep glossy green. Its naturally upright columnar habit delivers dense coverage from base to tip, making it one of the cleanest, lowest-maintenance screening plants available.
Sublime grows to around 5 metres tall and just 2-3 metres wide, holding a tight column with minimal pruning. The narrow form suits tight boundary lines, pool surrounds, and structured hedges. A non-invasive root system and strong psyllid resistance make it a reliable, well-behaved alternative to more vigorous screening species.
Sublime tolerates clay soils, light frost, and moderate drought once established. It thrives across temperate to subtropical regions of NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade.
About Acmena smithii 'Sublime' Lilly Pilly
Sublime grows to around 5 metres tall and just 2-3 metres wide, with a naturally upright columnar form.
Sublime is fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Acmena smithii 'Sublime' has strong psyllid resistance, so it holds clean, unblemished foliage where older lilly pilly types can suffer pimple-like leaf damage.
Yes. The dense columnar habit makes Sublime ideal for narrow hedges, screens, and pool surrounds where clean form is needed.
No. Sublime has a non-invasive root system, making it a safer choice near paving, pools, and boundaries than more vigorous screening species.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.
Sublime thrives across temperate to subtropical regions of NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, tolerating clay soils, light frost, and moderate drought once established.
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen shrub with large, single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a centre of golden stamens. Bloom runs from late autumn into early winter. Foliage is small, glossy and dark green, carried densely on an upright, gently spreading frame.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler districts, though part shade suits inland heat. Soil should be well drained and slightly acidic. Growth is 40 to 60 centimetres a year, to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide. Light frost is tolerated.
This is the standard choice for a tall evergreen screen along a boundary or between neighbouring houses, and it clips readily into a formal hedge. It also stands alone as a feature, or fills a large pot at an entry. The height and density make it useful wherever fence line privacy is the brief.
About Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen sasanqua camellia with large single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a boss of golden stamens. It flowers from late autumn into early winter. Small glossy dark leaves are held densely on an upright, gently spreading shrub used widely for screening.
It reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide, at a rate of roughly 40 to 60 centimetres a year. That upper height is what makes it a genuine screening plant rather than a border shrub. Regular trimming will hold it at any height above about 1.5 metres.
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Tighter spacing closes the gaps faster but increases competition for water and nutrients, so prepare a continuous trench rather than individual holes and keep irrigation even along the run.
Flowering starts in late autumn and carries into early winter, roughly April through to June across most of southern Australia. Sasanquas flower ahead of japonicas, so this one fills the gap before the japonica season begins. Individual flowers drop cleanly from the plant rather than browning on the bush.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler and coastal districts. In hot inland gardens give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. It also flowers acceptably in part shade, which makes it one of the more flexible screening plants for a boundary with mixed aspect.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single specimen for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining camellia and azalea mix, water regularly because containers dry out fast, and feed after flowering. Expect a smaller final size in a container than the same plant would reach in open ground.
Trim once flowering finishes in early winter, taking the new growth back to shape. For a formal hedge, a second light trim in late summer keeps the face tidy. Feed with a camellia fertiliser after pruning, keep mulch over the shallow roots, and water deeply through summer dry spells.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is a narrow evergreen conifer from New Caledonia. Short needle-like foliage is held in dense horizontal tiers around a slender, almost telegraph-pole trunk, giving a strict columnar outline. Mature trees lean consistently toward the equator, an odd habit that makes an established row instantly recognisable.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall and only 4 to 6 metres wide, growing 40 to 70 centimetres a year. Full sun, free draining sandy soil and open exposure suit it, and it shrugs off salt spray and strong coastal wind. It is frost sensitive, so it belongs in frost-free coastal, subtropical and tropical districts.
The vertical form makes it a natural choice for avenue planting, civic and resort landscapes, and feature positions where a strong upright line is wanted. It casts a narrow shadow, so it can be used close to paths and buildings. Allow 3 metres for an avenue and 3 to 4 metres for freestanding specimens.
About Cook Pine
Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is an evergreen conifer from New Caledonia in the family Araucariaceae. It has a strongly columnar habit, with short needle-like foliage arranged in dense tiers along horizontal branches. Being a conifer it produces cones rather than flowers, and it holds its foliage all year.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall with a spread of only 4 to 6 metres, so it takes up very little ground area for its height. That narrow footprint is the reason it is used in tight avenues and courtyards. Give it room above rather than beside, and keep it clear of overhead services.
It grows around 40 to 70 centimetres a year in warm coastal conditions, which is fast for a conifer. Growth slows in cold or dry inland positions. Advanced stock in larger containers already carries the tiered branching that gives the tree its character, so the effect is immediate rather than something to wait for.
It is one of the better conifers for exposed coastal sites. It tolerates salt spray, sandy soil and constant onshore wind, and holds its symmetrical form where broadleaf trees become wind-shorn. It is widely planted along foreshores and around resorts in northern Australia for exactly that reason.
No. It is frost sensitive and best kept to frost-free positions. Young trees can be killed outright by a hard frost, and even established trees show foliage burn after cold nights. In marginal districts, plant it in a sheltered courtyard with warmth radiating from nearby walls, or choose a hardier conifer instead.
Its roots are not aggressive in the way that figs or willows are, but a tree of this height develops a substantial anchoring system. Allow at least 3 to 4 metres between the trunk and any slab, wall or pipe run. On sandy coastal soils the surface roots spread wider in search of moisture.
Water regularly for the first two years while the root system establishes, then it needs very little. Do not prune the leader, since the tree will not replace it and the shape is lost permanently. Remove only dead lower branches. A light application of complete fertiliser in spring is enough on poor sandy soils.
Podocarpus falcatus grown as Clouds is a living sculpture. Years of careful pruning shape the fine dense evergreen foliage into layered rounded tiers held clear of one another on an exposed framework, giving the Japanese cloud-pruned form that reads as architecture rather than planting.
Each specimen is individually shaped, so height and proportion vary. The plant is held at display scale by pruning rather than allowed to run to the 15 to 25 metres the species reaches naturally, and stays around 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide. Growth is slow at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, so the form holds between trims.
Cloud-pruned Podocarpus suits entries, courtyards, pool surrounds and any position where a single object needs to carry the design. It grows in full sun to part shade and is frost sensitive, so it is best in frost-free or protected positions.
About Podocarpus falcatus Clouds
It is a Podocarpus falcatus shaped over many years so the foliage forms distinct layered rounded tiers on an exposed branch framework. The technique is Japanese in origin and each specimen is individually trained.
Height depends on the individual specimen and how it has been trained. Width is generally 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Pruning holds the plant at display scale rather than letting it reach its natural size.
Trim two to three times a year to keep the cloud layers distinct and prevent them merging. Slow growth of 20 to 40 centimetres per year means the shape holds well between trims.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. Choose a frost-free or well-protected position, particularly for an advanced specimen.
Yes. Cloud-pruned specimens are often grown in large decorative pots at entries and in courtyards, where the sculptural form can be seen against a wall. Use a free-draining mix.
It performs in full sun through to part shade. In deeper shade growth is more open, which makes the cloud layers harder to maintain cleanly.
As a single feature at an entry, in a courtyard, beside a pool or against a plain rendered wall, where the silhouette carries the design. It is not intended for group or hedge planting.
Ginkgo biloba, the Maidenhair Tree, is one of the oldest living tree species on earth, with fossil records dating back over 200 million years. The distinctive fan-shaped foliage, brilliant gold autumn colour, and exceptional pollution tolerance have made it a defining street tree in major cities worldwide and a much-loved feature tree in Australian gardens.
Ginkgo grows to 10-20 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in landscape settings, with an upright pyramidal form when young that broadens with age. It is famously long-lived, with specimens recorded at over 1,000 years old, and is one of the most reliable trees available for cool to temperate regions, urban environments, and avenue planting.
Ginkgo thrives across most of Australia, performing best in cool to temperate regions but tolerating heat well. It is hardy across VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and parts of SA, WA, and southern QLD, and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. The trees offered are grafted male specimens, which avoid the unpleasant fleshy fruit produced by female trees.
About Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba grows to 10-20 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in landscape settings, with an upright pyramidal form when young, broadening with age.
Ginkgo is slow to moderate growing, adding 20-40cm per year. It is a long-lived tree, with specimens recorded at over 1,000 years old.
Fan-shaped foliage shifts to brilliant golden-yellow in autumn (May to June across southern Australia). Ginkgo holds its colour briefly then drops its leaves over just a few days.
Ginkgos are either male or female. Female trees produce fleshy fruit with a strong unpleasant odour, so most cultivated Ginkgos sold are grafted male specimens for clean landscape use.
Yes. Ginkgo is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees available, which is why it is widely used as a street tree in major cities worldwide.
Ginkgo thrives across most of Australia, performing best in cool to temperate regions but tolerating heat well. It is hardy across VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and parts of SA, WA, and southern QLD.
Yes. Ginkgo is fully deciduous, dropping its golden autumn leaves rapidly before winter and developing new fan-shaped foliage in spring.
Liquidambar styraciflua, the Sweetgum, is one of the most spectacular autumn-colour trees available for Australian gardens. The glossy star-shaped foliage holds rich green through summer, then transitions to a brilliant blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn, often holding colour for several weeks.
Sweetgum grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age. The straight trunk, strong branching, and dependable colour make it an excellent shade tree and feature specimen for medium to large gardens, parks, and avenue plantings.
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour. It tolerates frost and moderate drought once established. Keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
About Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age.
Sweetgum is moderately fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
Glossy green star-shaped foliage transitions to a spectacular blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn (April to June across southern Australia), often holding colour for several weeks.
Yes. Sweetgum is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal a sculptural branching structure.
Sweetgum suits medium to large gardens, parks, and street planting due to its mature size. Allow room for the canopy and keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour.
Plant 5-8 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, or 4 metres for a denser shade screen.
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Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is a narrow evergreen conifer from New Caledonia. Short needle-like foliage is held in dense horizontal tiers around a slender, almost telegraph-pole trunk, giving a strict columnar outline. Mature trees lean consistently toward the equator, an odd habit that makes an established row instantly recognisable.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall and only 4 to 6 metres wide, growing 40 to 70 centimetres a year. Full sun, free draining sandy soil and open exposure suit it, and it shrugs off salt spray and strong coastal wind. It is frost sensitive, so it belongs in frost-free coastal, subtropical and tropical districts.
The vertical form makes it a natural choice for avenue planting, civic and resort landscapes, and feature positions where a strong upright line is wanted. It casts a narrow shadow, so it can be used close to paths and buildings. Allow 3 metres for an avenue and 3 to 4 metres for freestanding specimens.
About Cook Pine
Araucaria columnaris, the Cook Pine, is an evergreen conifer from New Caledonia in the family Araucariaceae. It has a strongly columnar habit, with short needle-like foliage arranged in dense tiers along horizontal branches. Being a conifer it produces cones rather than flowers, and it holds its foliage all year.
It reaches 20 to 25 metres tall with a spread of only 4 to 6 metres, so it takes up very little ground area for its height. That narrow footprint is the reason it is used in tight avenues and courtyards. Give it room above rather than beside, and keep it clear of overhead services.
It grows around 40 to 70 centimetres a year in warm coastal conditions, which is fast for a conifer. Growth slows in cold or dry inland positions. Advanced stock in larger containers already carries the tiered branching that gives the tree its character, so the effect is immediate rather than something to wait for.
It is one of the better conifers for exposed coastal sites. It tolerates salt spray, sandy soil and constant onshore wind, and holds its symmetrical form where broadleaf trees become wind-shorn. It is widely planted along foreshores and around resorts in northern Australia for exactly that reason.
No. It is frost sensitive and best kept to frost-free positions. Young trees can be killed outright by a hard frost, and even established trees show foliage burn after cold nights. In marginal districts, plant it in a sheltered courtyard with warmth radiating from nearby walls, or choose a hardier conifer instead.
Its roots are not aggressive in the way that figs or willows are, but a tree of this height develops a substantial anchoring system. Allow at least 3 to 4 metres between the trunk and any slab, wall or pipe run. On sandy coastal soils the surface roots spread wider in search of moisture.
Water regularly for the first two years while the root system establishes, then it needs very little. Do not prune the leader, since the tree will not replace it and the shape is lost permanently. Remove only dead lower branches. A light application of complete fertiliser in spring is enough on poor sandy soils.
