Most loved for its fine, weeping evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers in spring to summer.
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Geijera parvifolia, commonly called Wilga, is an Australian native evergreen tree with fine, narrow, grey green leaves on weeping branchlets. The canopy is soft, rounded and constantly moving in the wind. Small cream flowers appear in clusters through spring and summer, and crushed foliage carries the citrus scent typical of the rue family.
This is a dry country tree, at home in full sun on free draining, poor or sandy soils, and highly drought tolerant once established. Inland, semi arid and warm temperate districts suit it, and it takes wind along with light to moderate frost. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year with very little maintenance needed.
Reaching 6 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, Wilga is used for shade in dry gardens, in native and revegetation plantings, and along avenues and civic streetscapes. Occasional lifting of the lower branches is all the shaping it wants. On tough inland sites it performs where most exotic trees struggle.
About Wilga
Wilga is Geijera parvifolia, an evergreen tree native to the inland of eastern and southern Australia. It belongs to the citrus family and has aromatic foliage, fine weeping leaves and a rounded crown. Graziers know it as a drought fodder tree; in landscaping it is valued for its soft texture and its ability to survive on very little water.
Mature trees generally reach 6 to 10 metres in height with a canopy 4 to 6 metres across, forming an upright, rounded shape with weeping outer growth. Size at the lower end is more common on dry, shallow inland soils, while trees with access to water and depth reach the top of the range. Allow the full width when planting.
It is one of the most drought tolerant trees available for Australian conditions. Established specimens carry on through extended dry periods with no supplementary water, which is why they persist across the inland grazing country. Young trees still need deep watering every week or two through the first two summers so the root system can get down into the profile.
It grows best in inland, semi arid and warm temperate districts, including western New South Wales, inland Queensland, the Victorian Mallee and much of inland South Australia. It also grows well in Perth and other dry summer areas. Sites with heavy, poorly drained soil or high summer humidity are the ones where it performs least reliably.
It tolerates light to moderate frost once established, which covers most inland districts where it is planted. Young trees in their first winter are more vulnerable, so protect them in cold areas until the trunk hardens. In alpine or severe frost country it is not the safest choice, and a proven cold climate native would be better suited.
Small cream flowers appear in loose clusters through spring and summer, roughly September to February depending on rainfall and district. The display is subtle rather than showy, sitting among the fine foliage, and it attracts native insects and small birds. Flowering is followed by small fruit, and neither creates any meaningful litter problem under the tree.
Water deeply but infrequently through the first two summers, then leave it to rainfall. Mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune only to lift the lower branches for clearance or to tidy the shape, and do it after flowering. It rarely needs feeding, and heavy watering or rich soil does more harm than good.
| 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 |
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Geijera parvifolia, commonly called Wilga, is an Australian native evergreen tree with fine, narrow, grey green leaves on weeping branchlets. The canopy is soft, rounded and constantly moving in the wind. Small cream flowers appear in clusters through spring and summer, and crushed foliage carries the citrus scent typical of the rue family.
This is a dry country tree, at home in full sun on free draining, poor or sandy soils, and highly drought tolerant once established. Inland, semi arid and warm temperate districts suit it, and it takes wind along with light to moderate frost. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year with very little maintenance needed.
Reaching 6 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, Wilga is used for shade in dry gardens, in native and revegetation plantings, and along avenues and civic streetscapes. Occasional lifting of the lower branches is all the shaping it wants. On tough inland sites it performs where most exotic trees struggle.
About Wilga
Wilga is Geijera parvifolia, an evergreen tree native to the inland of eastern and southern Australia. It belongs to the citrus family and has aromatic foliage, fine weeping leaves and a rounded crown. Graziers know it as a drought fodder tree; in landscaping it is valued for its soft texture and its ability to survive on very little water.
Mature trees generally reach 6 to 10 metres in height with a canopy 4 to 6 metres across, forming an upright, rounded shape with weeping outer growth. Size at the lower end is more common on dry, shallow inland soils, while trees with access to water and depth reach the top of the range. Allow the full width when planting.
It is one of the most drought tolerant trees available for Australian conditions. Established specimens carry on through extended dry periods with no supplementary water, which is why they persist across the inland grazing country. Young trees still need deep watering every week or two through the first two summers so the root system can get down into the profile.
It grows best in inland, semi arid and warm temperate districts, including western New South Wales, inland Queensland, the Victorian Mallee and much of inland South Australia. It also grows well in Perth and other dry summer areas. Sites with heavy, poorly drained soil or high summer humidity are the ones where it performs least reliably.
It tolerates light to moderate frost once established, which covers most inland districts where it is planted. Young trees in their first winter are more vulnerable, so protect them in cold areas until the trunk hardens. In alpine or severe frost country it is not the safest choice, and a proven cold climate native would be better suited.
Small cream flowers appear in loose clusters through spring and summer, roughly September to February depending on rainfall and district. The display is subtle rather than showy, sitting among the fine foliage, and it attracts native insects and small birds. Flowering is followed by small fruit, and neither creates any meaningful litter problem under the tree.
Water deeply but infrequently through the first two summers, then leave it to rainfall. Mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune only to lift the lower branches for clearance or to tidy the shape, and do it after flowering. It rarely needs feeding, and heavy watering or rich soil does more harm than good.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga works in an:
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 6m to 10m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).
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Is Geijera parvifolia – Wilga frost tolerant?
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Geijera parvifolia produces masses of tiny creamy-white star-shaped flowers from late winter into early summer. These delicate blooms hang in loose sprays along the branchlets, adding a soft, scented seasonal highlight that contrasts gently with the fine, weeping foliage.
Does Geijera parvifolia – Wilga flower?
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Cream
Yes
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga is Native to Inland eastern Australia, from western New South Wales and Queensland through to northern Victoria, commonly in dry woodlands and along watercourses.
Its lightly scented blooms attract bees, native wasps and small pollinating insects, while the dense, weeping canopy provides shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds. The fine foliage also creates protected micro-habitats that support insects and beneficial garden fauna, adding valuable biodiversity to dry-climate landscapes.
Geijera parvifolia – Wilga will thrive best in:
Geijera parvifolia performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as it matures to support excellent drought resilience, healthy weeping form and long-term performance in dry or exposed sites.
Is Geijera parvifolia – Wilga Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Wilga develops excellent drought tolerance. Native to hot, dry inland regions, it thrives in arid and exposed environments and maintains its graceful, pendulous canopy with very minimal supplementary watering.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers a fresh burst of fragrant pure white flowers from late winter into spring. The dense mounding habit and glossy dark green foliage give it a lush, polished year-round appearance.
Snow Maiden grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a naturally tidy rounded form with minimal pruning. The compact size makes it an excellent choice for low clipped hedges, borders, mass plantings, and containers, and it works well as a standout specimen in mixed plantings. Small dark berries follow the flowers.
Snow Maiden performs well in full sun to part shade and is drought hardy once established, thriving in coastal gardens and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is salt tolerant, low maintenance, and needs only moderate water while establishing.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Snow Maiden has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Snow Maiden produces masses of pure white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Snow Maiden is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Yes. Snow Maiden 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.
Snow Maiden thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained 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.
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.
Elaeocarpus reticulatus, the Blueberry Ash, is a striking evergreen Australian native grown for its narrow upright form, dense glossy foliage, and unusual seasonal display of fringed flowers and vivid blue berries.
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, making the narrow habit ideal for privacy screens, hedges, and native garden features where ground space is limited. From late spring into summer it produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers that hang beneath the foliage, followed by bright blue berries that draw native birds.
Blueberry Ash is adaptable, growing well in full sun to part shade across a range of well-drained soils from sandy to clay. It is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, performing reliably in coastal, urban, and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA.
About Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash
Blueberry Ash grows to 8-15 metres tall and just 3-5 metres wide, with a naturally narrow upright form.
Blueberry Ash has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Blueberry Ash produces delicate pink or white bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer, followed by vivid blue berries that attract native birds.
Yes. The narrow upright form and dense glossy foliage make Blueberry Ash an excellent privacy screen or informal hedge. Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for continuous coverage.
Yes. Elaeocarpus reticulatus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from QLD through NSW to eastern VIC.
Blueberry Ash is moderately drought tolerant once established and handles light frost, making it a resilient choice for a wide range of gardens.
Blueberry Ash thrives in coastal, urban and inland gardens across NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem', known as the Little Gem Magnolia, is a compact, evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its upright, dense, conical form and glossy green leaves with bronze undersides. Growing 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, it's perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or formal screens.
This tree produces large, fragrant creamy-white flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, blooming intermittently year-round with a peak in late spring to summer. It is pest-resistant, tolerates urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, it requires low maintenance with pruning after flowering to maintain shape. The 'Little Gem' attracts pollinators and offers elegant year-round foliage and floral interest in compact spaces.
Little Gem or Teddy Bear? Little Gem grows taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, ideal for tall narrow hedges and formal screens. Its sister cultivar Teddy Bear stays more compact (3-4m) with a denser, rounded habit better suited to small formal features and tight courtyard spaces. Both share the same glossy foliage with bronze undersides and large fragrant white blooms.
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Little Gem grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, with an upright pyramidal form.
Little Gem is a slow to moderate grower, adding 20-40cm per year. Patience is rewarded with a dense, formal habit.
Yes. Little Gem makes an excellent formal hedge or screen, particularly in narrow spaces. Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a continuous screen.
Large fragrant creamy-white flowers appear intermittently year-round, with peak flush from late spring to summer (November to February in Australia).
Both are compact grandiflora magnolias. Little Gem is taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, while Teddy Bear (3-4m) is bushier with a denser, rounded habit. Choose Little Gem for tall narrow hedges and Teddy Bear for compact formal features in smaller spaces.
Yes. Little Gem is well suited to large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a formal feature in courtyards, narrow garden beds, and balconies.
Little Gem is one of the more adaptable magnolias and grows well across most of Australia, from Queensland through NSW, VIC, SA, WA, and Tasmania. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Once established it handles frost, heat, and dry spells, though it appreciates a deep watering through long hot summers.
Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' is considered an improved form of the traditional bay tree, selected for its more compact, upright growth. This variety is known for producing denser, tidier hedging with less effort, which is why it has become one of our best-selling choices for structured residential and commercial landscapes.
Its dark green, glossy, aromatic foliage creates a strong, uniform backdrop that instantly elevates surrounding plantings and holds its shape beautifully year-round. It is ideal for clipped formal hedges, privacy screening, and pleached rows, responding exceptionally well to pruning and maintaining a clean, polished finish with regular trimming.
'Miles Choice' performs reliably in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including coastal and windy sites once established. The foliage is also edible, making it both a practical and ornamental option.
Low-maintenance, resilient, and highly refined, it is a go-to hedging tree for projects where structure, longevity, and a premium finish matter.
About Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Bay Tree
Miles Choice grows to 4-6 metres tall and is most commonly maintained as a 2-4 metre clipped hedge. Its compact upright form holds a tighter shape than standard Laurus nobilis.
Miles Choice has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Miles Choice is an improved cultivar of Laurus nobilis with a tighter, more compact habit. The foliage is still fully edible and aromatic, but the plant produces denser, tidier hedges with less pruning than the standard form.
Yes. Like the standard bay tree, Miles Choice leaves are fully edible and can be used in cooking. Pick fresh leaves as needed for stocks, soups, slow-cooked dishes, and marinades.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre apart for a more relaxed screen.
Yes. Miles Choice performs well in large pots (60L+) and is a popular choice for formal entrances, courtyards, and balcony screening.
Trim two to three times through the warmer months, taking a little each time rather than one hard cut. Use sharp secateurs on individual stems so the large leaves are not sliced in half and left browning on the face of the hedge. Miles Choice reshoots readily from older wood, so an overgrown plant can be brought back into shape over a season or two.
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.
