{"product_id":"melaleuca-armillaris-space-saver","title":"Melaleuca armillaris 'Space Saver'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelaleuca armillaris 'Space Saver'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a narrow native screen. It grows as a dense column of fine dark green foliage from ground level, with lime new growth and cream bottlebrush flowers through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Space Saver' reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and only 1 to 1.5 metres wide, depending on pruning. That narrow footprint suits boundary screens, side passages and tight beds where standard Melaleuca armillaris would take too much width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates frost, drought and salt-laden wind once established. Plant 2 to 3 per linear metre for a continuous screen. Top prune at the height you want, and trim the sides every two years for thicker growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Melaleuca armillaris 'Space Saver'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Melaleuca 'Space Saver' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt grows 2 to over 4 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Final size depends on how you prune it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant 2 to 3 plants per linear metre for a dense, continuous screen or hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes 'Space Saver' need pruning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eVery little for the first three years. After that, top prune at your chosen height and trim the sides every two years to thicken growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it an Australian native?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Melaleuca armillaris is native to south-eastern Australia, including coastal Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs 'Space Saver' suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. It tolerates salt-laden wind, frost and drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eCream bottlebrush flowers appear in spring and summer against the dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":67962278412487,"sku":"MELARMSPASAV30CM\/33CM","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/melaleuca-armillaris-space-saver","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}