Grevillea x 'Moonlight' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

$160.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4m to 6m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' carries very large creamy-white toothbrush flower spikes almost continuously through the year, each one up to 20 centimetres long and heavily worked by honeyeaters. Few native shrubs flower this hard for this long.

'Moonlight' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only around 2 metres wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, giving a tall narrow frame clothed in fine silver-green divided foliage. That upright habit suits narrow garden beds, screening along a fence line, or a single feature in a large pot.

This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade, tolerates light to moderate frost once established, and is highly drought tolerant. It needs free-draining soil and low-phosphorus feeding, and rewards a light prune after each main flowering flush with denser growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Grevillea 'Moonlight'

How tall does Grevillea 'Moonlight' grow?

'Moonlight' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only around 2 metres wide, giving an unusually tall narrow form for a grevillea. It suits narrow beds and screening positions.

When does Grevillea 'Moonlight' flower?

'Moonlight' flowers close to year round, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn. The large creamy-white toothbrush spikes can reach 20 centimetres long.

Does 'Moonlight' attract birds?

Yes. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds, and the dense fine foliage provides shelter for smaller species.

How fast does 'Moonlight' grow?

It grows at a moderate 20 to 40 centimetres per year, reaching a usable screening height within four to five years in a warm free-draining position.

What soil and feeding does 'Moonlight' need?

It requires free-draining soil and will not tolerate waterlogging. Use only low-phosphorus native fertiliser, as grevilleas and other Proteaceae are damaged by high-phosphorus formulations.

Is Grevillea 'Moonlight' drought tolerant?

Yes. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering through extended dry spells.

Should I prune 'Moonlight'?

Yes. A light prune after each main flowering flush keeps the plant dense and prevents it becoming leggy at the base. Avoid cutting back hard into bare old wood.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

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.

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Uses in my Garden

Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Feature Tree
Shrubs
Screening or Privacy

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Grevillea x 'Moonlight' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4m to 6m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Is Grevillea x 'Moonlight' frost tolerant?

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Grevillea x 'Moonlight' Flower?

Grevillea x ‘Moonlight’ produces large, creamy-white, toothbrush-shaped flower clusters throughout most of the year, with peak blooming from winter into summer. These striking blooms sit prominently above the foliage, creating a luminous and highly ornamental display against the lush green canopy.

Does Grevillea x 'Moonlight' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Autumn

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Is Grevillea x 'Moonlight' an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is Native to Most loved for its tall, upright form, silvery-green foliage, and large creamy-white flower spikes that appear almost year-round, attracting birds and pollinators.

What is the Wildlife Value of Grevillea x 'Moonlight' ?

Its abundant, nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and a wide array of pollinating insects. The dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and foraging habitat for small birds, making it a standout biodiversity booster in native and wildlife-friendly gardens.

How much Sunlight does Grevillea x 'Moonlight' need?

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

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Is Grevillea x 'Moonlight' Drought Tolerant?

Is Grevillea x 'Moonlight' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Moonlight’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It performs strongly in hot, dry and coastal conditions and maintains vigorous growth and near year-round flowering with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Grevillea x 'Moonlight' in Different Soil

Grevillea x performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Is 'Moonlight' Grevillea suitable for attracting wildlife?
A: Yes, the creamy-white to pale yellow flowers of 'Moonlight' Grevillea are known to attract birds and pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Q: How tall and wide does this Grevillea variety grow?
A: 'Moonlight' Grevillea typically reaches a mature height and spread of around 2 meters, making it a compact and versatile shrub for gardens and landscapes.