Most loved for its glossy evergreen foliage, dense rounded head when trained as a standard, and its versatility as a formal feature tree in gardens and courtyards.
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Ficus hillii Standard is a ficus trained as a formal topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense glossy column or ball of evergreen foliage. It delivers instant structure and a refined, polished look for framing entrances, lining pathways, and adding height to patios and gardens.
Our Ficus hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The dense foliage fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, with overall size controlled through regular pruning rather than allowed to grow out.
Ficus hillii Standard is fast to establish and low maintenance, performing well in full sun to part shade. It thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It is most commonly grown in large pots where its vigorous roots are contained.
About Ficus hillii Standard
A Ficus Hillii Standard is a ficus tree trained as a topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped head of dense evergreen foliage. It is one of the most popular formal topiary standards in Australia.
Our Ficus Hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The head is maintained at a consistent size with regular pruning.
The clipped head fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, but a Standard's overall size is controlled through pruning rather than allowed to grow naturally.
Ficus Hillii Standards have vigorous roots like all ficus. For inground planting, allow at least 4 metres from buildings, paving and pipes. They perform excellently in large above-ground planters (100L+) where roots are contained.
Yes. Standards are most commonly grown in large pots (60-100L+) and used to frame entrances, line driveways or balcony fronts, and define formal courtyards.
Lightly clip the head 2-4 times per year to maintain a tight shape. Pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear. Use sharp shears or topiary clippers for the cleanest finish.
Plant 1.5-2.5 metres apart depending on the head size, or use single specimens to flank entrances and feature points.
| 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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Ficus hillii Standard is a ficus trained as a formal topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense glossy column or ball of evergreen foliage. It delivers instant structure and a refined, polished look for framing entrances, lining pathways, and adding height to patios and gardens.
Our Ficus hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The dense foliage fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, with overall size controlled through regular pruning rather than allowed to grow out.
Ficus hillii Standard is fast to establish and low maintenance, performing well in full sun to part shade. It thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It is most commonly grown in large pots where its vigorous roots are contained.
About Ficus hillii Standard
A Ficus Hillii Standard is a ficus tree trained as a topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped head of dense evergreen foliage. It is one of the most popular formal topiary standards in Australia.
Our Ficus Hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The head is maintained at a consistent size with regular pruning.
The clipped head fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, but a Standard's overall size is controlled through pruning rather than allowed to grow naturally.
Ficus Hillii Standards have vigorous roots like all ficus. For inground planting, allow at least 4 metres from buildings, paving and pipes. They perform excellently in large above-ground planters (100L+) where roots are contained.
Yes. Standards are most commonly grown in large pots (60-100L+) and used to frame entrances, line driveways or balcony fronts, and define formal courtyards.
Lightly clip the head 2-4 times per year to maintain a tight shape. Pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear. Use sharp shears or topiary clippers for the cleanest finish.
Plant 1.5-2.5 metres apart depending on the head size, or use single specimens to flank entrances and feature points.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Ficus hillii Standard is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
Ficus hillii Standard works in an:
Ficus hillii Standard is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: Naturally grows 15m to 30m (approx.) (as a standard, height is maintained by pruning)
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Ficus hillii Standard is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
Ficus hillii Standard is expected to grow 40cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Ficus hillii Standard frost tolerant?
Ficus hillii Standard is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Ficus hillii ‘Standard’ does not produce visible ornamental flowers; instead, its tiny internal blooms form within the developing figs. These concealed floral structures later mature into small fruit, offering subtle seasonal interest without contributing to a traditional floral display.
Does Ficus hillii Standard flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
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Ficus hillii Standard is Native to Northern Australia and Southeast Asia, where Ficus microcarpa hillii naturally occurs in tropical and subtropical forests.
Its small figs attract fruit-eating birds, while the tight evergreen canopy provides shelter, shade and nesting opportunities for small birds and beneficial wildlife. The structured form also creates cool, protected micro-habitats that enhance overall garden biodiversity.
Ficus hillii Standard will thrive best in:
Ficus hillii ‘Standard’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support canopy density, stable root development and strong drought resilience.
Is Ficus hillii Standard Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Ficus hillii ‘Standard’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It performs reliably in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments and maintains its dense, rounded lollipop-shaped canopy with minimal supplementary watering.
A Ficus Hillii Standard is a ficus tree trained as a topiary lollipop: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped ball of dense evergreen foliage. It is one of the most popular formal topiary standards in Australia.
Our Ficus Hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped ball heads. They can grow taller over time, but the ball head is maintained with regular pruning.
The clipped ball head fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, but a Standard's overall size is controlled through pruning rather than allowed to grow naturally.
Ficus Hillii Standards have vigorous roots like all ficus. For inground planting, allow at least 4 metres from buildings, paving and pipes. They perform excellently in large above-ground planters (100L+) where roots are contained.
Yes. Standards are most commonly grown in large pots (60-100L+) and used to frame entrances, line driveways or balcony fronts, and define formal courtyards.
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. Use sharp shears or topiary clippers for the cleanest finish.
Plant 1.5-2.5 metres apart depending on the head size, typically matching the ball diameter for a continuous canopy effect, or use single specimens to flank entrances and feature points.
Approx. 1.2m – 1.8m
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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.
Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus.
Ligularia reniformis forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, spreading slowly at 10 to 20 centimetres per year. That steady habit makes it reliable as a mass underplanting beneath established trees, an edging along a shaded path, or a single specimen in a large pot.
This is a full shade plant. It wants consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and it is frost sensitive, so in cold districts it needs a protected position. Given shade and water it is close to maintenance free.
About Ligularia reniformis
It forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. The individual leaves can reach 40 centimetres across, which is where the bold texture comes from.
The common name comes from the large round kidney-shaped leaves, which resemble the seat of an old tractor. The botanical name reniformis means kidney-shaped.
Yes. It performs best in full shade and will scorch in hot afternoon sun. It is one of the most useful foliage plants available for genuinely dark positions.
Tall stems of bright yellow daisy-like flowers rise well above the foliage through summer. The foliage remains the main feature for the rest of the year.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. In cold districts plant it in a protected position, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
It wants consistently moist soil and does not tolerate drying out. Mulch well and water regularly through summer, particularly in pots and under established trees where roots compete.
Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous shaded groundcover mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the clumps will crowd within a few seasons.
Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the ball shape to hold between trims.
It grows in full sun to part shade and accepts most soils that drain, from sandy loam through to improved clay. Cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts all suit it, and established plants handle light to moderate frost. Growth runs about 15 to 25 centimetres a year, slow enough that the shape stays where you put it.
Balls are used to edge beds and paths, mark an entry, sit either side of a doorway, or repeat down a courtyard to give a planting rhythm. They also underplant feature trees neatly. Because the form arrives already grown, a bed reads finished from the day it goes in rather than years later.
About Japanese Box Topiary Balls
It is Buxus microphylla var. japonica grown on and clipped into a sphere. The plant does the same job as any box shrub, evergreen, small leaved and tolerant of cutting, but it arrives already shaped. Ball diameters run from around 30 centimetres up to large advanced specimens, and the shape is then held with two trims a year.
The ball is held at whatever diameter it is clipped to, commonly 30 to 70 centimetres, with larger specimens available in bigger containers. In the ground, overall height sits close to the ball diameter. Left entirely unclipped the species would slowly reach roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide over many years.
About 15 to 25 centimetres a year, which is slow to moderate. That pace is an advantage in topiary because the outline drifts gradually rather than running away between cuts. Two trims a year, one in early spring and one in late summer, are usually enough to keep the surface tight and the profile even.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest, tightest surface, which matters when the appeal of the plant is a clean clipped edge. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch and bronzing. Deep shade thins the growth out and the ball loses its crisp outline.
Yes. Established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, which covers most temperate and cool temperate gardens including Canberra, Melbourne and the southern tablelands. Newly planted stock is more exposed, so water it well going into winter and mulch the root zone. Any frost burnt tips can simply be trimmed off in spring.
Yes, they are one of the better plants for a container. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single ball for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a quality potting mix, water once the top few centimetres dry out, and feed in spring and again in summer. Repot or refresh the mix every few years.
Trim twice a year with sharp shears, cutting lightly and often rather than hard. Feed in early spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep water up through summer. Mulch to about 50 millimetres, keeping it clear of the stem. Watch for box psyllid on soft new growth and treat early if the tips start to cup.
Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.
Use them flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.
About Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
Our English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.
English Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.
English Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.
Lightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.
Yes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.
English Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs available for low hedges and borders. The glossy dark green foliage forms a naturally tidy rounded mound, and clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers appear from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Oriental Pearl grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a neat uniform shape with minimal pruning. The compact form makes it ideal for low clipped hedges, narrow borders, mass plantings, and container planting, particularly where space is limited and a formal finish is wanted.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, salt spray, light frost, and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice for coastal and low-water gardens.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Oriental Pearl has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Oriental Pearl produces clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
Plant 50-70cm apart for a continuous low hedge, or 80cm-1 metre for a softer informal border.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
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.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
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.
About 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. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ficus microcarpa var. hillii (Hill's Weeping Fig) is a fast-growing, low-maintenance evergreen tree ideal for hedging, screening, pleaching, or feature planting. It has a denser, more pendulous form than Ficus hillii 'Flash', giving it a softer, more cascading appearance. The foliage is lime-green, glossy, and tightly packed, making it highly effective for privacy and noise reduction.
Well-suited to formal gardens and modern landscapes, it can be clipped to a clean, uniform height or left unpruned for a natural, flowing canopy. Commonly used for tall hedges, topiary standards, and pleached rows. It responds well to pruning and shaping, allowing precise control over size and form.
Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to most well-drained soils. Performs reliably in a wide range of Australian climates, from coastal to inland zones. Resistant to most pests and diseases once established. A+ grade quality stock, grown to Australian Tree Standards.
Hillii or Flash? The original Ficus Hillii has a denser, more pendulous habit with a softer cascading canopy, ideal for natural, flowing screens and larger boundaries. Its sister cultivar, Ficus Hillii 'Flash', grows more upright and compact with lime-green new growth, making it the better pick for tight formal hedges and clean architectural lines.
About Ficus Hillii (Hill's Weeping Fig)
Ficus Hillii grows to 8-15 metres in landscape settings but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 6 metres as a tall hedge.
Ficus Hillii is fast-growing, adding 60cm-1 metre per year once established.
Ficus Hillii has vigorous roots and should be planted at least 4-5 metres from buildings, paving, pipes, and pools. For tighter spaces, use large above-ground planters.
Plant 80cm-1 metre apart for a dense, fast-establishing screen.
Ficus Hillii has a softer, more pendulous weeping habit, while 'Flash' is more upright, compact, and faster establishing. Choose Hillii for cascading hedges and Flash for tight formal hedges.
Yes. In large containers (100L+) Hillii can be maintained as a potted feature, but it needs regular feeding, watering, and root pruning every 2-3 years.
Two to three trims a year keeps a Hillii hedge tight and even, usually in early spring, midsummer, and early autumn. Light, frequent clipping works better than one hard cut because it thickens the outer growth. Avoid trimming in the coldest part of winter, and take the top back slightly narrower than the base so light reaches the lower foliage.
Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' is a fast-growing, low-maintenance Australian native ideal for creating dense, lush hedges. Its vibrant evergreen foliage is complemented by striking coppery bronze new growth, making it a gorgeous and eye-catching feature in any garden.
They look excellent when planted as privacy screens or formal hedges and work well for topiary or standalone ornamental trees. Summer brings fluffy cream-white blossoms that attract bees and native birds, boosting your garden's ecological value.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to well-drained soils, including clay and sandy types, this resilient tree is drought and frost tolerant once established. For added landscape interest, 'Backyard Bliss' hedges can be underplanted with shade-tolerant groundcovers or small flowering plants to create layered garden designs.
About Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly
Backyard Bliss reaches 4-5 metres tall and around 2 metres wide at maturity. With regular trimming it can be maintained at any height between 1.5 and 4 metres, making it one of the most versatile lilly pilly varieties for Australian hedges.
Backyard Bliss is a fast-growing cultivar, adding roughly 1 metre of growth per year once established in good conditions. Expect a usable privacy hedge within 18-24 months from 45L pot size.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense, fast-establishing formal hedge. For a looser informal screen, 1 metre spacing also works well.
Yes. Backyard Bliss is one of the most psyllid-resistant lilly pilly varieties available, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium cultivars across Australian gardens.
Yes. Backyard Bliss performs well in large pots (minimum 50L) and is widely used as a balcony screen or potted formal hedge with regular watering and feeding.
Yes. The summer cream-white flowers attract native birds, bees, and pollinators, and the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat.
Trim two to three times through the warmer months to keep a formal hedge dense and even, starting while the plants are young so the base fills out properly. Light, regular clipping gives a better result than one hard cut. Backyard Bliss shoots readily from older wood, so it recovers well if you need to bring a hedge back down in height.
Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green', commonly known as Better Green Leyland Cypress, is an improved and reliable alternative to traditional Leighton Green. Engineered for faster growth, a tighter form, and, most importantly, high resistance to cypress canker, it's a standout choice for long-term hedging, screening, and windbreaks in residential, rural, and commercial landscapes.
Growing 15-20 metres tall with a narrow spread of 3-4 metres, Better Green forms a dense, upright columnar screen ideal for privacy hedging, boundary planting, or shelterbelts. Its lush, rich green foliage remains vibrant year-round and responds well to pruning, making shape and size control easy.
Thriving in full sun to part shade, it tolerates wind, salt spray, drought, and urban pollution, while adapting well to most well-drained soil types. Once established, this cultivar is low maintenance and delivers fast, dependable screening wherever it's planted.
Perfect for privacy hedging, windbreaks, boundary screening, and large feature rows, Better Green combines speed, durability, and disease resistance for superior landscape performance.
Better Green or Leighton Green? Better Green is the improved Leyland Cypress, selected for faster growth, a tighter columnar form, and high resistance to cypress canker. The original Leighton Green is slightly more budget-friendly and equally fast but more prone to canker disease. Choose Better Green for long-term performance and Leighton Green for short-term screening where cost is the priority.
About Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green'
Better Green grows to 15-20 metres tall with a narrow spread of 3-4 metres, making it ideal for tall privacy hedging and windbreaks.
Better Green is one of Australia's fastest-growing privacy hedges, putting on 1-1.5 metres per year once established.
Better Green is an improved Leyland Cypress cultivar with faster growth, a tighter form, and high resistance to cypress canker. Leighton Green is the original cultivar, slightly cheaper but more susceptible to canker disease.
Yes. Better Green was specifically selected for high resistance to cypress canker, which is the main disease affecting traditional Leyland Cypress hedges in Australia.
Plant 80cm-1.2 metres apart for a dense, fast-establishing privacy screen.
Yes. Better Green tolerates wind, salt spray, and coastal exposure once established, making it a strong choice for coastal properties.
Trim lightly two to three times a year from spring through to early autumn, keeping every cut within the green outer growth. Like most conifers, Better Green will not reshoot from bare brown wood, so avoid cutting back into the older interior. Begin shaping while the hedge is young and it will stay dense and easy to hold at the height you want.
Cupressus leylandii 'Leighton Green', commonly known as Leighton Green, is one of Australia's fastest growing conifers for large-scale privacy screening. Its height and dense, soft-textured foliage give instant structure and close a formal hedge in record time, which is why it is the usual choice for blocking out neighbours, noise, wind and unsightly boundaries.
Reaching up to 15 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, Leighton Green's mid- to dark-green foliage gives year-round privacy. Clipped as a screen or left to grow as a windbreak, this upright conical tree covers ground fast.
Thriving in full sun, Leighton Green adapts well to well-drained, fertile soils and withstands frost, wind, salt spray, and pollution. It requires moderate watering during establishment and light pruning 1-2 times per year to maintain shape and size.
Suited to suburban hedging, rural windbreaks, and large-scale acoustic screening, Leighton Green balances rapid growth with low-maintenance performance.
Leighton Green or Better Green? Leighton Green is the original Leyland Cypress, fast-growing and widely used across Australia, but susceptible to cypress canker over time. Its improved sister cultivar Better Green was selected for higher canker resistance, faster establishment, and a tighter columnar form. Choose Leighton Green for short-term screening where budget matters; choose Better Green for long-term landscape investment.
About Cupressus leylandii 'Leighton Green'
Leighton Green grows up to 15 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, in a dense conical form.
Leighton Green is one of Australia's fastest-growing hedging conifers, putting on 1-2 metres per year in optimal conditions.
Leighton Green is the original Leyland Cypress cultivar: fast and reliable but more susceptible to cypress canker. Better Green is the improved version with faster growth, a tighter form, and high canker resistance.
Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a dense privacy hedge or windbreak.
Yes. Leighton Green benefits from light pruning 1-2 times per year to maintain shape and prevent it from outgrowing its space.
Yes. Once established, Leighton Green is drought tolerant and performs well in dry, exposed, and coastal sites.
Leighton Green grows well across most of temperate and subtropical Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and southern Queensland. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, and copes with frost, wind, salt spray and pollution. In hot, humid northern regions cypress canker is more of a risk, so allow generous spacing and keep good airflow through the row.
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Ficus hillii Standard is a ficus trained as a formal topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a dense glossy column or ball of evergreen foliage. It delivers instant structure and a refined, polished look for framing entrances, lining pathways, and adding height to patios and gardens.
Our Ficus hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The dense foliage fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, with overall size controlled through regular pruning rather than allowed to grow out.
Ficus hillii Standard is fast to establish and low maintenance, performing well in full sun to part shade. It thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It is most commonly grown in large pots where its vigorous roots are contained.
About Ficus hillii Standard
A Ficus Hillii Standard is a ficus tree trained as a topiary: a clear straight trunk topped with a clipped head of dense evergreen foliage. It is one of the most popular formal topiary standards in Australia.
Our Ficus Hillii Standards arrive at the trunk height you order, typically with 40cm-100cm clear trunks and clipped heads. The head is maintained at a consistent size with regular pruning.
The clipped head fills in quickly thanks to ficus's vigorous growth, but a Standard's overall size is controlled through pruning rather than allowed to grow naturally.
Ficus Hillii Standards have vigorous roots like all ficus. For inground planting, allow at least 4 metres from buildings, paving and pipes. They perform excellently in large above-ground planters (100L+) where roots are contained.
Yes. Standards are most commonly grown in large pots (60-100L+) and used to frame entrances, line driveways or balcony fronts, and define formal courtyards.
Lightly clip the head 2-4 times per year to maintain a tight shape. Pinch any shoots that appear on the trunk to keep it clear. Use sharp shears or topiary clippers for the cleanest finish.
Plant 1.5-2.5 metres apart depending on the head size, or use single specimens to flank entrances and feature points.
