Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Evergreen · Full Sun
Mature size: 5m–12m high × 3m–5m wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun
- Mature height5m–12m
- Mature width3m–5m
- Frost Tolerant
Most loved for its dense, fine-textured evergreen foliage and conical form, offering year-round structure and a distinctly Australian character.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 5m to 12m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| 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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About Callitris rhomboidea
Callitris rhomboidea, the Oyster Bay Pine or Port Jackson Pine, is an Australian native conifer with a dense, narrow, pyramidal crown. The foliage is fine and scale like, deep green, and can take on a bronze cast through cold weather. Small woody cones sit tight against the branches and persist for years.
It wants full sun and soil that drains, including sandy and rocky ground, and it is at home on coastal and inland sites alike. Once established it is both drought and frost tolerant. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, and it holds its form without any pruning.
Plant it as a feature, in a row as a windbreak, or in loose groups for screening on a rural block. It suits revegetation work and civic planting where a hardy native conifer with year round density is needed. Upkeep after the first two summers is close to nothing, which matters on large jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Oyster Bay Pine
What is Callitris rhomboidea?
Callitris rhomboidea is an Australian native conifer known as Oyster Bay Pine or Port Jackson Pine, found naturally along the east coast and in Tasmania. It forms a dense, narrow, pyramidal tree with fine scale like foliage and small woody cones. Being a conifer it produces cones rather than flowers, and it is evergreen.
How big does Oyster Bay Pine grow?
In cultivation it typically reaches 5 to 12 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide, with the lower end of that range more common on exposed or dry sites. Growth stays upright and dense from the base, so it does not lift into a bare trunk the way many other conifers do.
How fast does it grow?
Moderate, about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. That is quicker than most native conifers but not fast, so plant advanced stock where screening is wanted sooner. Growth is steady rather than sporadic, and the tree keeps a tidy outline as it goes rather than needing corrective pruning later.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes. It is a genuinely tough tree, native to dry sandy and rocky sites, and established specimens hold up through extended dry without supplementary water. Give it regular water through the first two summers to get roots down. Drainage matters far more than soil fertility, and heavy wet clay is the one situation to avoid.
Does it make a good windbreak or screen?
Yes, it is one of the better native options for both. Foliage is dense to ground level, so a row planted 3 metres apart forms a solid windbreak within a few years. For screening, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a continuous face, or group three to five trees for a looser, natural effect.
Where does it grow best in Australia?
It grows well through temperate and warm temperate districts, coastal and inland, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Tasmania. Coastal exposure and poor sandy soils are handled without fuss, and frost is no problem once established. It is less suited to wet tropical conditions and to heavy soils that stay saturated through winter.
How do I care for an Oyster Bay Pine?
Water deeply through the first two summers and mulch the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk. After that it needs almost nothing. No pruning is required to hold the form, though lower branches can be lifted if clearance is wanted. Avoid high phosphorus fertilisers and heavy irrigation, since both do more harm than good.
| Mature height | 5m to 12m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 3m to 5m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate) |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Dense · Upright |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Screening or Privacy · Windbreak · Council or Civic Landscapes |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 5m to 12m
- Mature width
- 3m to 5m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Planting Your Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine works in an:
Is Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine Evergreen or Deciduous?
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 5m to 12m
Mature Width: 3m to 5m
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine
Is Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine frost tolerant?
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine Flower?
Callitris rhomboidea produces very small, inconspicuous male and female cones rather than showy flowers. These subtle reproductive structures sit close to the branchlets and form part of its natural seasonal cycle without adding a visible floral display.
Does Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Not Applicable
Is Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine an Australian Native Tree?
Yes
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine is Native to Southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, where it grows naturally in coastal and inland forests.
What is the Wildlife Value of Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine ?
Its dense, fine foliage provides excellent shelter for small birds and lizards, while its seed cones are a food source for native parrots and seed-eating birds. The tree’s structure also supports beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity in low-maintenance and native garden settings.
How much Sunlight does Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine need?
Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Callitris rhomboidea 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 significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.
Is Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine Drought Tolerant?
Is Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Callitris rhomboidea develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in dry, coastal and inland environments and maintains its compact evergreen form with minimal supplementary watering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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40cm/45L
Approx. 0.8m – 1.2m
Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
Callitris rhomboidea is loved for its dense, fine-textured evergreen foliage and conical form, offering year-round structure and a distinctly Australian character.
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Plant Your Callitris rhomboidea – Oyster Bay Pine / Port Jackson Pine With:
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
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.
What plants is it suitable for?
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.
Is it safe for natives?
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.
Is it certified organic?
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.
How much do I need?
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.
Can I use it in pots?
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.
Does it need to be watered in?
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 (AO Certified)
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
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.
What plants is it suitable for?
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.
Is it safe for natives?
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.
Is it certified organic?
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.
How much do I need?
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.
Can I use it in pots?
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.
Does it need to be watered in?
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 (AO Certified)
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' is one of the most widely planted lilly pilly cultivars in New South Wales and Queensland, valued for its pest resistance, dense foliage, and dependable performance. The glossy deep green leaves and striking red to copper new growth give it year-round colour and a thick, bushy habit.
Resilience grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-4 metre clipped hedge. The fast growth, dense canopy, and excellent response to pruning make it a top choice for privacy screening, formal and informal hedges, and fast-establishing boundary planting.
Its key advantage is psyllid resistance: where older Syzygium varieties are disfigured by pimple-like pest damage, 'Resilience' holds clean, unblemished foliage without chemical treatment. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought once established, and produces fluffy white summer flowers followed by berries that attract native birds.
The 50cm Tall Square Form is the same cultivar grown on and pre-clipped to a squared upright panel. It is the shortcut to an instant formal hedge: set the units side by side and the line closes immediately, with none of the two or three seasons a shrub-form hedge takes to knit together.
Which form do you need? The 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 100L and 200L sizes are the natural bushy form, supplied as shrubs for screens and hedges you clip yourself. The 50cm Tall Square Form arrives already clipped as a squared panel for an instant formal line. For the same cultivar trained as a clipped lollipop on a clear trunk, see the Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard, or as a clipped cone, the Resilience Cones.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
What is the Tall Square Form?
It is the same 'Resilience' cultivar grown on and pre-clipped into a squared upright panel rather than a bushy shrub. Placed side by side, the units give a finished formal hedge on the day they go in. It costs more than the shrub form because the clipping and the growing-on time are already done for you.
How tall does Syzygium 'Resilience' grow?
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-4 metre clipped hedge.
How fast does Resilience grow?
Resilience is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established, making it one of the quickest hedges to fill in.
Is Syzygium 'Resilience' psyllid resistant?
Yes. 'Resilience' is a psyllid-resistant lilly pilly cultivar, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium varieties and holds clean, unblemished foliage.
Is Resilience good for hedging and screening?
Yes. Resilience is one of the most popular hedging and screening lilly pillies in NSW and QLD, valued for its dense growth, glossy foliage, and excellent response to pruning.
How far apart should I plant Resilience for a hedge?
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen. Tall Square Form units are placed edge to edge, so the line is closed from day one.
Is Resilience an Australian native?
Yes. Syzygium australe is an Australian native, and 'Resilience' is a selected cultivar valued for its psyllid resistance and compact growth.
Where does Resilience grow best in Australia?
Resilience thrives across most Australian climates, performing best in temperate to subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant once established and attracts native birds.
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Straight and Narrow' (PBR SAN01) is a tightly columnar evergreen Lilly Pilly, designed for high-density hedging and narrow planting spaces. Its slim form, reaching 5-8m tall but only 1-1.5m wide, is perfect for modern gardens where space is limited but vertical structure is desired.
They look excellent when used as a striking vertical screen or boundary hedge, providing year-round greenery with rich mid to dark green foliage and attractive reddish-bronze new growth. Summer fluffy white flowers and bird-attracting edible berries add seasonal interest.
For a polished effect, plant in rows spaced 80cm to 1.2m apart and maintain with annual or biannual pruning to keep the clean, architectural shape. 'Straight and Narrow' thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soils. Its psyllid resistance and tolerance to urban conditions make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for compact and contemporary landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly
How tall does Straight & Narrow grow?
Straight & Narrow grows to 5-8 metres tall but only 1-1.5 metres wide, making it one of the narrowest lilly pilly cultivars available.
How wide does Straight & Narrow get?
It stays just 1-1.5 metres wide at maturity, making it ideal for narrow garden beds, tight boundaries, and small spaces where wider lilly pillies would be too bulky.
Is Straight & Narrow psyllid resistant?
Yes. Straight & Narrow shows good psyllid resistance, making it more reliable than older Syzygium cultivars across Australian gardens.
How fast does Straight & Narrow grow?
Straight & Narrow is fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established in good conditions.
How far apart should I plant Straight & Narrow for a hedge?
Plant 80cm-1.2 metres apart for a continuous columnar screen.
Can Straight & Narrow grow in pots?
Yes. Its slim profile makes it an excellent pot plant for balconies, courtyards, and tight outdoor spaces. Use a minimum 50L pot with regular watering.
Does Straight & Narrow tolerate frost?
Straight & Narrow has moderate frost tolerance and copes with light or occasional frosts once established. Young plants are the most vulnerable, so in colder inland districts give them a sheltered position and protect them through their first couple of winters. Where frosts are heavy or prolonged, a hardier evergreen screen is the safer choice.
Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary
Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary
Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard is a top-grafted lilly pilly trained as a topiary lollipop: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense, clipped spherical head of glossy evergreen foliage. The striking copper-red new growth and crisp formal shape make it an instant feature for entrances, driveways, and structured garden designs.
Resilience Standards arrive at the trunk height ordered, with a clipped ball head maintained at a consistent size through regular pruning. They look their best used as repeated standards in rows, as matched pairs flanking an entrance, or as single feature specimens in formal courtyard designs.
Built on the psyllid-resistant 'Resilience' cultivar of the Australian native Syzygium australe, this standard holds clean, unblemished foliage where older lilly pilly varieties are disfigured by pest damage. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought once established, and suits most free-draining soils. Fluffy white summer flowers are followed by pink-purple berries that attract native birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary
What is a Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard?
A Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard is a lilly pilly trained as a topiary lollipop: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped ball of dense evergreen foliage. It delivers instant formal structure for entrances, driveways, and feature positions.
How tall does a Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard grow?
Our Resilience Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, with a clipped ball head. The head is maintained at a consistent size with regular pruning.
Is Syzygium 'Resilience' psyllid resistant?
Yes. 'Resilience' is a psyllid-resistant lilly pilly cultivar, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium varieties and holds clean foliage on its topiary head.
How do I prune a Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard?
Lightly clip the ball head 2-4 times per year to maintain a tight rounded shape. Pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear.
Can Syzygium 'Resilience' Standards grow in pots?
Yes. Resilience Standards perform excellently in large pots (45L+) and are widely used to frame entrances, line driveways, and define formal courtyards.
Is Syzygium 'Resilience' an Australian native?
Yes. Syzygium australe is an Australian native, and 'Resilience' is a selected cultivar valued for its psyllid resistance and dense growth.
How far apart should I plant Resilience Standards?
Plant 1.5-2.5 metres apart depending on head size, typically matching the ball diameter, or use single specimens to flank entrances and feature points.
Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Cones
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Cones
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' grown as cones are dense evergreen lilly pilly topiary trees clipped into elegant conical forms, delivering a striking architectural element for formal gardens and structured landscapes.
'Resilience' Cones carry glossy dark green foliage with vibrant red new growth that adds stunning seasonal contrast. Known for its hardiness and psyllid resistance, this lilly pilly stays clean and healthy. Small fluffy white flowers in summer are followed by pink-purple berries that attract native wildlife. The cones work beautifully as driveway flankers, formal rows, and feature plantings in large containers.
'Resilience' suits full sun to part shade and adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils. It tolerates drought once established, light frost, and urban pollution, and is low maintenance, needing only minimal pruning to keep the symmetrical cone form.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Cones
What is a Syzygium 'Resilience' Cone?
A Syzygium 'Resilience' Cone is a lilly pilly clipped and trained into a formal cone shape for a structured evergreen feature.
Is 'Resilience' psyllid resistant?
Yes. Syzygium 'Resilience' is specifically selected for its strong resistance to psyllid, the pest that causes pimple-like leaf damage on many lilly pillies.
What colour is the new growth?
'Resilience' has vibrant red new growth that contrasts beautifully against the glossy dark green mature foliage.
How do I maintain the cone shape?
Light clipping 2-3 times through the growing season keeps the cone crisp. 'Resilience' responds very well to shaping.
Can 'Resilience' Cones grow in pots?
Yes. 'Resilience' Cones perform well in large pots and are popular for framing entrances, driveways, and formal courtyards.
Are 'Resilience' Cones evergreen?
Yes. Syzygium australe 'Resilience' is fully evergreen, holding glossy foliage year-round.
Where do 'Resilience' Cones grow best in Australia?
'Resilience' Cones thrive across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, drought, light frost, and coastal exposure.
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Cones
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' produces some of the largest and most brilliantly red bottlebrush flowers of any Callistemon, carried heavily through spring and summer with sporadic flushes at other times. The flowers are worked constantly by honeyeaters and native bees.
'Harkness' grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 40 to 60 centimetres per year, holding a dense upright habit that fills in from the base. It works as an informal screen along a boundary, as a mass planting in civic and rural landscapes, or as a single specimen in a large pot.
This Australian native is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and tolerates poor soils, extended dry and periodic wet feet once established. It grows in full sun and needs little beyond a light prune after flowering to stay dense.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness'
How tall does Callistemon 'Harkness' grow?
'Harkness' grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide with a dense upright habit. It can be held lower with regular trimming after flowering.
When does 'Harkness' flower?
The main flush is through spring and summer, with sporadic flowering at other times of year. 'Harkness' carries notably large, deep red bottlebrush flowers.
Does 'Harkness' attract birds?
Yes. The nectar-rich flowers are heavily worked by honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees, and the dense branching gives shelter to small birds.
Is Callistemon 'Harkness' frost hardy?
Yes. It is frost hardy and survives heavy and frequent frost without damage, which suits it to inland tablelands districts as well as coastal gardens.
Can 'Harkness' be used as a hedge?
Yes. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. It responds well to trimming immediately after flowering, which keeps it compact and encourages the next flush.
What soil does 'Harkness' need?
It is highly adaptable, tolerating poor soils, clay, extended dry and periodic waterlogging once established. Free-draining soil gives the best growth but is not essential.
Can 'Harkness' be grown in a pot?
Yes. It performs well in large pots in full sun. Use a quality potting mix, water regularly through summer, and prune after flowering to keep the shape tight.
Callistemon citrinus 'Harkness' – Harkness Bottlebrush
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are 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.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
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.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
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.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
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.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
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.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
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.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
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.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
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