Grevillea x 'Moonlight' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

$160.00

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Size: 30/33cm

30/33cm 40cm/45L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

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40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 meters

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm 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' is a stunning evergreen shrub cherished for its elegant, fern-like silvery-green foliage and clusters of creamy-white to pale yellow flowers that attract birds and pollinators. Growing to about 2 meters tall and wide, this compact and bushy shrub adds graceful texture and vibrant biodiversity to gardens and landscapes.

Ideal for borders, mixed shrub beds, and wildlife-friendly gardens, 'Moonlight' thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types. It requires low maintenance and moderate watering during establishment, becoming increasingly drought-tolerant as it matures, making it a resilient and beautiful choice for many outdoor spaces.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

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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 - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 meters

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

Growth Rate of Grevillea x 'Moonlight'

Grevillea x 'Moonlight' is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm 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 20 – 40 cm 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.