One of the most fragrant trees in cultivation, with creamy-white flowers distilled commercially for perfume oil. Grafted stock flowers young and repeats from spring to autumn.
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Michelia alba, the White Michelia, is one of the most intensely fragrant trees you can plant. Narrow strap-shaped ivory flowers open through the warm months and carry a sweet, fruity perfume that fills a courtyard on a still evening. One tree is enough to scent a garden.
The fragrance is not a marketing line. These flowers are steam-distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetics, and across Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan they are strung into garlands for weddings and temple offerings. If you have searched for this tree as White Champaca, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan or Cempaka Putih, this is the same plant. Botanists now classify it as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, but the nursery trade still calls it Michelia.
Our stock is grafted, which matters more than most people realise. Seed-grown champacas can take years to produce a single flower. Grafted plants bloom young, stay more compact, and repeat in flushes from spring through to autumn rather than giving one short burst.
It grows to 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens with an upright slender frame and glossy evergreen leaves, so it screens a boundary as well as it perfumes a garden. Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It is frost sensitive and performs best in Queensland, northern NSW and warm frost-free coastal positions. In cooler regions it does well in a large pot that can be shifted under shelter for winter.
Plant it where you will walk past it. Beside a door, along a path, under a bedroom window, or next to where you sit outside. A fragrant tree at the back of a block is a wasted tree.
About Michelia alba White Michelia
Michelia alba is an evergreen flowering tree grown for its intensely fragrant ivory flowers. In Australia it is sold as the White Michelia or White Champaca. Botanically it is now classified as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, though the nursery trade still uses the name Michelia. Other names include White Jade Orchid Tree, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan and Cempaka Putih.
It is among the most fragrant trees in cultivation. The scent is sweet, fruity and floral, often compared to magnolia crossed with ylang-ylang. The flowers are distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetic oil. Fragrance peaks in the early morning and again after dark, and carries a long way on still warm air.
Michelia champaca, the Golden Champaca, has orange-yellow flowers and is one parent of this hybrid. The White Michelia has ivory flowers, a softer fragrance, and a more compact slower-growing habit that suits pots and smaller gardens. Champaca is seed-grown and slow to flower. Our White Michelia is grafted and flowers young.
Around 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens, with a 4 to 6 metre spread and an upright slender frame. In true tropical conditions it goes considerably taller. It takes pruning well, so it can be held smaller against a boundary or in a courtyard.
In repeated flushes from spring through to autumn, roughly September to April, rather than one short burst. On mature trees in warm frost-free positions, scattered flowers appear almost year-round.
Tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, and warm frost-free coastal positions including sheltered parts of Sydney. It is frost sensitive and not suited to cold inland or cool southern districts in the ground. In those regions grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover for winter.
Yes, and it is one of the better champacas for it, because grafted plants stay compact and flower young. Use 60 litres or more with a quality free-draining mix, keep it evenly moist through the warm months, and feed in spring and again after the first flush.
White Sandalwood is a trade name for this tree, but it is a misnomer. True sandalwood is Santalum album, an unrelated species. The name stuck because both are valued for fragrance. If you are after sandalwood for oil production, this is not the same plant.
Yes. It holds glossy mid-green foliage year-round, so it works as a screen or privacy tree as well as a fragrant feature.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in suitable warm climates, which is moderate. Growth slows noticeably in cooler positions or where it runs short of water through summer.
| 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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Michelia alba, the White Michelia, is one of the most intensely fragrant trees you can plant. Narrow strap-shaped ivory flowers open through the warm months and carry a sweet, fruity perfume that fills a courtyard on a still evening. One tree is enough to scent a garden.
The fragrance is not a marketing line. These flowers are steam-distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetics, and across Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan they are strung into garlands for weddings and temple offerings. If you have searched for this tree as White Champaca, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan or Cempaka Putih, this is the same plant. Botanists now classify it as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, but the nursery trade still calls it Michelia.
Our stock is grafted, which matters more than most people realise. Seed-grown champacas can take years to produce a single flower. Grafted plants bloom young, stay more compact, and repeat in flushes from spring through to autumn rather than giving one short burst.
It grows to 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens with an upright slender frame and glossy evergreen leaves, so it screens a boundary as well as it perfumes a garden. Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It is frost sensitive and performs best in Queensland, northern NSW and warm frost-free coastal positions. In cooler regions it does well in a large pot that can be shifted under shelter for winter.
Plant it where you will walk past it. Beside a door, along a path, under a bedroom window, or next to where you sit outside. A fragrant tree at the back of a block is a wasted tree.
About Michelia alba White Michelia
Michelia alba is an evergreen flowering tree grown for its intensely fragrant ivory flowers. In Australia it is sold as the White Michelia or White Champaca. Botanically it is now classified as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, though the nursery trade still uses the name Michelia. Other names include White Jade Orchid Tree, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan and Cempaka Putih.
It is among the most fragrant trees in cultivation. The scent is sweet, fruity and floral, often compared to magnolia crossed with ylang-ylang. The flowers are distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetic oil. Fragrance peaks in the early morning and again after dark, and carries a long way on still warm air.
Michelia champaca, the Golden Champaca, has orange-yellow flowers and is one parent of this hybrid. The White Michelia has ivory flowers, a softer fragrance, and a more compact slower-growing habit that suits pots and smaller gardens. Champaca is seed-grown and slow to flower. Our White Michelia is grafted and flowers young.
Around 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens, with a 4 to 6 metre spread and an upright slender frame. In true tropical conditions it goes considerably taller. It takes pruning well, so it can be held smaller against a boundary or in a courtyard.
In repeated flushes from spring through to autumn, roughly September to April, rather than one short burst. On mature trees in warm frost-free positions, scattered flowers appear almost year-round.
Tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, and warm frost-free coastal positions including sheltered parts of Sydney. It is frost sensitive and not suited to cold inland or cool southern districts in the ground. In those regions grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover for winter.
Yes, and it is one of the better champacas for it, because grafted plants stay compact and flower young. Use 60 litres or more with a quality free-draining mix, keep it evenly moist through the warm months, and feed in spring and again after the first flush.
White Sandalwood is a trade name for this tree, but it is a misnomer. True sandalwood is Santalum album, an unrelated species. The name stuck because both are valued for fragrance. If you are after sandalwood for oil production, this is not the same plant.
Yes. It holds glossy mid-green foliage year-round, so it works as a screen or privacy tree as well as a fragrant feature.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in suitable warm climates, which is moderate. Growth slows noticeably in cooler positions or where it runs short of water through summer.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree works in an:
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 6m to 10m (approx.)
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
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Is Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree frost tolerant?
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Michelia alba produces highly fragrant, creamy-white narrow-petalled flowers from late spring through autumn, with flushes continuing in warm climates. The intensely perfumed blooms sit close to the stems among the glossy foliage, creating a luxurious and continuous seasonal display.
Does Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree flower?
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Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree is Native to Of cultivated hybrid origin, not found in the wild. Michelia alba (Magnolia × alba) is considered a cross between Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, and has been grown for centuries across southern China, Taiwan and tropical Southeast Asia for its fragrance and ceremonial use.
Its nectar-rich, strongly scented blooms attract bees, butterflies and night-pollinating moths. The dense evergreen canopy provides valuable shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the glossy leaves create shaded micro-habitats that support beneficial insects in tropical and subtropical gardens.
Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree will thrive best in:
Michelia alba performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in alkaline, compacted or waterlogged soils unless improved with organic matter to increase fertility and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy evergreen growth, rich fragrance production and consistent flowering.
Is Michelia alba – White Michelia Fragrant Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires consistent watering, and once established White Champaca has moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in warm, humid, well-watered environments, but benefits from deep, occasional watering during dry spells to maintain lush foliage, steady growth and reliable flowering.
Michelia alba is an evergreen flowering tree grown for its intensely fragrant creamy-white flowers. In Australia it is most often sold as the White Michelia or White Champaca. Botanically it is now classified as Magnolia × alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, though the older name Michelia alba is still in common trade use. It is also known as the White Jade Orchid Tree, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan and Cempaka Putih.
It is among the most fragrant trees available. The scent is sweet, fruity and floral, often compared to a blend of magnolia and ylang-ylang. The flowers are steam-distilled commercially for essential oil used in perfume and cosmetics. Fragrance is strongest in the early morning and again at night, and carries a long way on still warm air.
Michelia champaca, the Golden Champaca, has orange-yellow flowers and is one of the parents of this hybrid. The White Michelia has creamy-white flowers, a more delicate fragrance, and a more compact and slower-growing habit that suits pots and smaller gardens better. Champaca is grown from seed and can take years to flower. Our Michelia alba is grafted and flowers young.
In Australian gardens it typically reaches 6 to 10 metres with a tall slender form and a 4 to 6 metre spread. In true tropical conditions it can grow considerably larger. It responds well to pruning for height control, so it can be held smaller in a courtyard or against a boundary.
It flowers in repeated flushes from spring through to autumn, typically September to April, rather than in one short burst. In warm frost-free positions scattered flowers can appear almost year-round on mature trees.
It performs best in tropical and subtropical Queensland, far northern NSW, and warm frost-free coastal positions including sheltered parts of Sydney. It is frost sensitive and is not suited to cold inland or cool southern districts in the ground. In those regions, grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes, and it is one of the better champacas for it because the grafted plants stay compact and flower young. Use a pot of 60 litres or more with a quality free-draining mix, keep it consistently moist through the warm months, and feed in spring and again after the first flush. Potted plants can be moved into shelter over winter in cooler climates.
White Sandalwood is a common trade name for Michelia alba, but it is a misnomer. True sandalwood is Santalum album, an entirely unrelated tree. The name stuck because both are prized for fragrance. If you are searching for a sandalwood for oil production, this is not the same plant.
Yes. It holds glossy mid-green foliage year-round, so it works as a screen or privacy tree as well as a fragrant feature.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres per year in suitable warm climates, which is moderate. Growth slows noticeably in cooler positions or where it is short of water through summer.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.
On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.
About Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.
Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.
Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.
Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.
It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.
Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.
Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.
On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.
About Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.
Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.
Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.
Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.
It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.
Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.
Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its large highly fragrant double white flowers and lush glossy dark green foliage. From late spring through summer it produces creamy-white blooms up to 10 cm across that perfume the surrounding garden, set against broad leathery leaves that hold their colour year-round.
It performs reliably in full sun to part shade with humus-rich, slightly acidic and free-draining soil. Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit that responds well to light pruning after flowering. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and benefits from regular feeding and watering through the warmer months to support strong flowering.
As a fragrant evergreen flowering shrub for cottage, formal, Japanese-inspired and low-maintenance gardens, in courtyards, entrance plantings, informal hedges and decorative pots near pathways, Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' brings outstanding perfume, glossy foliage and reliable summer flowering to gardens where its scent can be appreciated up close.
About Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia 'Magnifica' flowers from late spring through summer, producing large creamy-white double blooms up to 10 cm across. The flowers are intensely fragrant and the display lasts for several months, with light repeat flowering possible into autumn in warm conditions.
Mature plants reach approximately 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 cm per year, and the plant can be lightly pruned to maintain a more compact size or shaped into a formal flowering hedge.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' performs best in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun to part shade. It thrives across coastal NSW, Queensland, frost-free parts of Victoria and South Australia, and warm coastal areas. It prefers humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage. Young plants benefit from protection in their first winter through frost-prone areas, and severe inland frost should be avoided. Mature plants in established positions hold their foliage and form through cooler months.
Yes. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is excellent in large decorative pots near entrances and courtyards where its perfume can be appreciated up close. Use a quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants, water regularly through the warmer months, and feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer.
Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again in mid-summer to support strong flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense bushy growth, and mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark.
Yellowing leaves on Gardenia 'Magnifica' usually indicate either iron deficiency in alkaline soil, overwatering, or seasonal cool weather. The most common cause is alkaline soil pH. Apply an iron chelate or soil acidifier, ensure drainage is excellent, and mulch with pine bark to maintain the acidic conditions Gardenias need to thrive.
Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian Tree Fern or Lacy Tree Fern, is a fast-growing tree fern with a tall slender trunk and broad, arching, finely-divided fronds. Its soft green canopy creates dense overhead texture, bringing a rainforest atmosphere to shaded and sheltered gardens.
It performs in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Cyathea cooperi suits subtropical to temperate climates and benefits from regular watering, as it has low drought tolerance and needs a sheltered position. It is moderately frost tolerant once mature but requires protection from heavy frost when young.
As a feature plant in shaded beds, beneath existing canopy trees, near ponds and water features, or grouped in rainforest-style understorey plantings, Cyathea cooperi brings vertical interest and movement to tropical, woodland and courtyard landscapes. Its arching fronds and tall trunk give a strong sculptural presence in cool, sheltered settings.
About Cyathea cooperi Australian Tree Fern
Cyathea cooperi typically grows to around 3 to 6 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3 to 4 metres. It is fast-growing, often putting on 50 cm to 1 metre of height per year in suitable conditions.
Cyathea cooperi grows best in part shade to full shade, in a sheltered position protected from strong wind and harsh afternoon sun. It suits shaded beds, spots beneath canopy trees, and rainforest-style understorey plantings.
Cyathea cooperi has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist with regular deep watering, and water the trunk as well as the root zone during hot, dry weather to keep the fern healthy.
Cyathea cooperi is moderately frost tolerant once mature and handles light to moderate frost. Young plants are more vulnerable and should be protected from heavy frost while they establish.
No. As a fern, Cyathea cooperi does not flower. It reproduces through fine brown spores formed on the undersides of its fronds, which is a natural part of its life cycle rather than a floral display.
Cyathea cooperi performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay, alkaline or dry exposed ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting.
Yes. Cyathea cooperi grows well in a large container with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted ferns dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather.
Hedera canariensis, commonly known as Canary Island Ivy or Algerian Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climbing and trailing vine valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and its ability to soften walls, pergolas and shaded planting beds with refined coverage. The leaves are noticeably broader and richer than common English Ivy, giving a lush, polished appearance.
It performs reliably in full sun through to full shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Hedera canariensis is excellent as a wall climber, a quick groundcover beneath established trees, or a softening green presence over fences and retaining structures in shaded courtyards and heritage gardens.
As a fast-growing evergreen climber and groundcover for cottage, woodland, heritage and formal gardens, in mass plantings, walls, pergolas and shaded courtyards, Hedera canariensis brings dense, glossy foliage, low-maintenance coverage and a long-lived green presence that strengthens steadily with each season.
About Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy
Hedera canariensis is a fast-growing evergreen climber, putting on 1 to 2 metres of new growth per year once established. It is one of the quickest ways to soften a new wall or fence, and it covers shaded ground rapidly when planted as a groundcover.
Hedera canariensis grows well in full sun through to full shade, making it one of the most adaptable climbers and groundcovers available. It is excellent against walls, pergolas, retaining structures and fences, and as a groundcover beneath established trees where many other plants struggle to thrive.
No. Hedera canariensis (Canary Island Ivy) has noticeably larger, glossier and more refined leaves than Hedera helix (English Ivy). It also has a more polished overall appearance and a slightly less aggressive root habit, making it the more elegant choice for prominent garden positions and feature walls.
Yes. Hedera canariensis is frost hardy and handles winter frost without damage. It performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm climates and remains evergreen through winter, providing year-round foliage when many surrounding plants are bare.
Hedera canariensis attaches itself directly to walls, fences and timber using small aerial rootlets, so it does not require a trellis or wires. For best results on smooth or painted surfaces, provide initial support or wires until the plant establishes contact and starts climbing on its own.
Hedera canariensis is vigorous and will spread if left unchecked. In garden settings it is easily managed with annual pruning to define edges and keep growth within bounds. It is well suited to defined planting beds and walls rather than naturalised or bush-adjacent settings where it could escape into surrounding vegetation.
Hedera canariensis is very low maintenance. Trim back twice a year to maintain shape and define edges, water moderately through establishment then sparingly, mulch annually, and apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring if foliage colour drops.
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'® (LM300) is one of the most widely planted Australian native ornamental grasses, valued for its fine bright green strappy foliage, neat compact habit and exceptional resilience in tough landscaping conditions. A naturally compact and finer-foliaged form of the species, 'Tanika' holds a refined mounding shape without the coarser texture of standard Lomandra longifolia.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade, tolerates drought, frost, coastal salt and poor soils, and produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and summer that add a soft seasonal lift. At a mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, 'Tanika' is one of the most useful Australian natives for mass planting, modern garden borders, low-maintenance landscapes and feature pot planting.
As a compact evergreen Australian native grass for native, modern, coastal, contemporary and low-maintenance gardens, in mass plantings, borders and feature pot displays, Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' brings fine textural foliage, year-round form and exceptional toughness to almost any garden brief.
About Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows to a compact mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, forming a neat rounded mound of fine green strappy foliage. It is significantly more compact and finer-textured than the standard Lomandra longifolia, making it the preferred form for refined garden settings.
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows well in full sun through to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy through to clay. It is excellent for mass planting, low borders, coastal exposed positions and contemporary garden borders, and performs reliably in both garden beds and pots.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is highly drought tolerant once established and is one of the most reliable Australian natives for low-water gardens. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to natural rainfall in most Australian climates.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is frost tolerant and performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm Australian climates. The fine evergreen foliage holds its colour through winter with no protection required.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and into summer, sitting just above the foliage. The flowers are softly fragrant and provide a delicate seasonal lift, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage form rather than its flowering.
Lomandra 'Tanika' is exceptionally low maintenance. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Every 2 to 3 years, give plants a hard tidy in late winter by removing old foliage to encourage fresh growth. No regular pruning is otherwise required.
Yes – mass planting is one of the most successful uses for Lomandra 'Tanika'. Planted on a 50 to 60 cm spacing the plants knit together into a refined textural carpet within 12 to 18 months, providing a contemporary and resilient alternative to traditional groundcovers and grasses.
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.
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.
Magnolia figo x yunnanensis 'White Caviar' is an evergreen hybrid magnolia, formerly grouped under Michelia, grown for masses of small, creamy white, heavily fragrant flowers in spring. The buds are furred and pearl like before they open. Dark green glossy leaves hold through winter on an upright, densely branched frame.
It takes full sun to partial shade and grows in most well drained soils, including clay, loam and sand. Warm temperate, subtropical and milder cool temperate gardens all suit it. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year, and once established it handles moderate dry spells with occasional deep watering.
At 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide it makes a narrow evergreen screen, a clipped hedge along a boundary, or a scented feature near an outdoor living area. Councils and designers reach for it where year round cover is needed in a limited width.
About White Caviar Magnolia
It is an evergreen hybrid between Magnolia figo and Magnolia yunnanensis, both formerly classed as Michelia. It carries masses of small, creamy white, strongly fragrant flowers in spring, held against glossy dark green foliage. Furred pearl like buds give the plant its name. It grows as a dense upright shrub or small tree.
It is evergreen and holds its glossy foliage through the entire year, which separates it from the deciduous magnolias. Both parent species are evergreen. That year round cover is the reason it is used for screening and hedging rather than as a bare winter feature tree with a short flowering season.
It reaches 4 to 6 metres in height and 2 to 3 metres in width, so it is tall relative to its footprint. That narrow habit is useful along boundaries and in side gardens. Clipping will hold it lower and denser if you want a hedge at two or three metres instead.
In spring, generally September to November, with the heaviest flush over several weeks. The flowers are small compared with a deciduous magnolia, but there are many of them and the fragrance carries a long way on a warm afternoon. Scattered flowers can appear outside the main season in warm districts.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. As a feature or specimen, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each can develop a full canopy. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more water and feeding in the early years.
It grows well in coastal gardens set back from the front line, where the thick leaves handle wind and reflected heat. It is not a first row dune plant and will burn in constant salt laden wind. Given a windbreak or a fence between it and the water, it performs reliably.
Water deeply through the first two summers while the roots establish, after which it manages on occasional deep soakings in dry weather. Mulch the root zone and feed in early spring and again after flowering. Trim lightly after the spring flush to keep it dense. Avoid hard cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots slowly.
Magnolia hybrid 'Cream Fairy' PBR, sold as Cream Fairy Magnolia, is an evergreen shrub or small tree from the Fairy series, bred from michelia type parents. The leaves are broad and glossy, held densely on a rounded frame. Cupped cream flowers with a soft fragrance appear from late winter into spring and again in sporadic flushes.
Full sun to part shade suits it, in well drained, slightly acidic soil kept moist through the first two summers. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Established plants take light to moderate frost, and it performs across cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts. A trim after the main flowering flush keeps it dense.
It works as a low hedge or informal screen at 1 to 1.5 metres apart, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal line. As a free standing feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres. Councils and civic projects specify it where an evergreen that also flowers is wanted but the available width is limited.
About Cream Fairy Magnolia
It is an evergreen magnolia hybrid from the Fairy series, bred from michelia type parents. It grows as a dense rounded shrub or small tree with broad glossy leaves, and produces cupped cream flowers with a light fragrance. Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its foliage all year, so it screens as well as it flowers.
Mature plants reach 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. Left untrimmed it forms a rounded small tree; clipped, it holds neatly at around 2 metres as a hedge. Growth is moderate rather than rapid, so it sits at a given size with one or two trims a year instead of constant cutting.
Evergreen. It keeps its broad glossy foliage through winter, which is the main reason it is chosen over deciduous magnolias for screening work. On a well grown plant the leaf cover runs right to the base, so there is no bare leg at the bottom of a hedge or screen line.
The main flush runs from late winter into spring, roughly August to November, with sporadic flowers at other times of year including summer. Blooms are cream, cupped and softly fragrant, and they are carried even on young plants. The scent is best appreciated near a door, a path or a seating area.
For a dense informal screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, drop to 80 centimetres apart. As a free standing feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres between plants so each canopy can develop fully, or 3 metres apart for an even avenue along a driveway.
Yes. It suits a large pot of 60 centimetres or more, given a quality mix, drainage holes that stay clear and consistent watering. Potted plants dry out faster and flower less if they run dry in spring, so check them through summer. Repot or root prune every three to four years to keep it going.
Water regularly through the first two summers and mulch the root zone. Feed with a slow release fertiliser suited to acid loving plants in early spring. Trim after the main flowering flush to keep the shape dense, cutting no harder than the last season of growth. It has no significant pest problems in most Australian gardens.
Plumeria rubra var. acutifolia, commonly known as White Frangipani, is one of the most loved tropical feature trees in Australian gardens, valued for its sculptural branching, broad lance-shaped leaves and intensely fragrant white summer flowers with golden yellow centres. The flowers carry the unmistakable Frangipani perfume that defines holiday gardens and tropical-style planting from northern NSW through Queensland and beyond.
Native to the warmer regions of Central America and the Caribbean, Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter and produces its sculptural display of fragrant white flowers from late spring through summer into autumn. It thrives in full sun, free-draining soil and warm protected positions, is highly drought tolerant once established, handles coastal salt with ease, and develops a beautifully gnarled architectural form over time that softens with each season.
As an iconic deciduous tropical feature tree for tropical, coastal, modern and resort-style gardens, in courtyards, pool surrounds and signature feature positions, Plumeria rubra acutifolia brings fragrance, sculptural branching, intensely scented summer flowering and a long-lived holiday character to gardens in warm Australian climates.
About Plumeria rubra acutifolia White Frangipani
Plumeria rubra acutifolia grows to a mature size of approximately 4 to 6 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a sculptural rounded canopy with thick fleshy branches. Growth is steady through warm seasons and the tree develops increasing character with age, particularly in the branching structure.
White Frangipani flowers from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing terminal clusters of white five-petalled flowers with a golden yellow centre. Each flower carries the unmistakable Frangipani perfume, and the long flowering period delivers fragrance to the garden for many months.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is a tropical tree and performs best in warm climates with full sun, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives across tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, coastal Sydney with warm aspects, and warm protected positions in coastal Western Australia. It is not suited to frost-prone or cold-climate gardens.
No. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is not frost tolerant and cannot survive sustained frost. In cooler climates it should only be grown in a heavily protected microclimate or in a large pot that can be moved under cover through winter. In frost-prone areas it is best avoided in favour of more cold-hardy alternatives.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia is deciduous through winter, dropping its leaves through the cooler months and standing as a sculptural branching form before regrowing fresh leaves in spring. The deciduous winter form is one of the most distinctive features of the tree and lends itself beautifully to architectural garden settings.
Yes. Plumeria rubra acutifolia handles salt-laden coastal winds and sandy free-draining soils with ease, and is one of the signature trees of warm Australian coastal gardens. It performs reliably in direct beachfront positions provided drainage is good and the climate is warm enough.
Plumeria rubra acutifolia is very low maintenance once established in the right position. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Light shaping can be done in late winter while the tree is dormant. Apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support new growth and flowering, and protect young plants from frost in marginal climates.
Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its large highly fragrant double white flowers and lush glossy dark green foliage. From late spring through summer it produces creamy-white blooms up to 10 cm across that perfume the surrounding garden, set against broad leathery leaves that hold their colour year-round.
It performs reliably in full sun to part shade with humus-rich, slightly acidic and free-draining soil. Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit that responds well to light pruning after flowering. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and benefits from regular feeding and watering through the warmer months to support strong flowering.
As a fragrant evergreen flowering shrub for cottage, formal, Japanese-inspired and low-maintenance gardens, in courtyards, entrance plantings, informal hedges and decorative pots near pathways, Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' brings outstanding perfume, glossy foliage and reliable summer flowering to gardens where its scent can be appreciated up close.
About Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia 'Magnifica' flowers from late spring through summer, producing large creamy-white double blooms up to 10 cm across. The flowers are intensely fragrant and the display lasts for several months, with light repeat flowering possible into autumn in warm conditions.
Mature plants reach approximately 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 cm per year, and the plant can be lightly pruned to maintain a more compact size or shaped into a formal flowering hedge.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' performs best in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun to part shade. It thrives across coastal NSW, Queensland, frost-free parts of Victoria and South Australia, and warm coastal areas. It prefers humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas.
Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage. Young plants benefit from protection in their first winter through frost-prone areas, and severe inland frost should be avoided. Mature plants in established positions hold their foliage and form through cooler months.
Yes. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is excellent in large decorative pots near entrances and courtyards where its perfume can be appreciated up close. Use a quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants, water regularly through the warmer months, and feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer.
Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again in mid-summer to support strong flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense bushy growth, and mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark.
Yellowing leaves on Gardenia 'Magnifica' usually indicate either iron deficiency in alkaline soil, overwatering, or seasonal cool weather. The most common cause is alkaline soil pH. Apply an iron chelate or soil acidifier, ensure drainage is excellent, and mulch with pine bark to maintain the acidic conditions Gardenias need to thrive.
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Michelia alba, the White Michelia, is one of the most intensely fragrant trees you can plant. Narrow strap-shaped ivory flowers open through the warm months and carry a sweet, fruity perfume that fills a courtyard on a still evening. One tree is enough to scent a garden.
The fragrance is not a marketing line. These flowers are steam-distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetics, and across Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan they are strung into garlands for weddings and temple offerings. If you have searched for this tree as White Champaca, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan or Cempaka Putih, this is the same plant. Botanists now classify it as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, but the nursery trade still calls it Michelia.
Our stock is grafted, which matters more than most people realise. Seed-grown champacas can take years to produce a single flower. Grafted plants bloom young, stay more compact, and repeat in flushes from spring through to autumn rather than giving one short burst.
It grows to 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens with an upright slender frame and glossy evergreen leaves, so it screens a boundary as well as it perfumes a garden. Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It is frost sensitive and performs best in Queensland, northern NSW and warm frost-free coastal positions. In cooler regions it does well in a large pot that can be shifted under shelter for winter.
Plant it where you will walk past it. Beside a door, along a path, under a bedroom window, or next to where you sit outside. A fragrant tree at the back of a block is a wasted tree.
About Michelia alba White Michelia
Michelia alba is an evergreen flowering tree grown for its intensely fragrant ivory flowers. In Australia it is sold as the White Michelia or White Champaca. Botanically it is now classified as Magnolia x alba, a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana, though the nursery trade still uses the name Michelia. Other names include White Jade Orchid Tree, Pak Lan, Bai Yu Lan and Cempaka Putih.
It is among the most fragrant trees in cultivation. The scent is sweet, fruity and floral, often compared to magnolia crossed with ylang-ylang. The flowers are distilled commercially for perfume and cosmetic oil. Fragrance peaks in the early morning and again after dark, and carries a long way on still warm air.
Michelia champaca, the Golden Champaca, has orange-yellow flowers and is one parent of this hybrid. The White Michelia has ivory flowers, a softer fragrance, and a more compact slower-growing habit that suits pots and smaller gardens. Champaca is seed-grown and slow to flower. Our White Michelia is grafted and flowers young.
Around 6 to 10 metres in Australian gardens, with a 4 to 6 metre spread and an upright slender frame. In true tropical conditions it goes considerably taller. It takes pruning well, so it can be held smaller against a boundary or in a courtyard.
In repeated flushes from spring through to autumn, roughly September to April, rather than one short burst. On mature trees in warm frost-free positions, scattered flowers appear almost year-round.
Tropical and subtropical Queensland, northern NSW, and warm frost-free coastal positions including sheltered parts of Sydney. It is frost sensitive and not suited to cold inland or cool southern districts in the ground. In those regions grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover for winter.
Yes, and it is one of the better champacas for it, because grafted plants stay compact and flower young. Use 60 litres or more with a quality free-draining mix, keep it evenly moist through the warm months, and feed in spring and again after the first flush.
White Sandalwood is a trade name for this tree, but it is a misnomer. True sandalwood is Santalum album, an unrelated species. The name stuck because both are valued for fragrance. If you are after sandalwood for oil production, this is not the same plant.
Yes. It holds glossy mid-green foliage year-round, so it works as a screen or privacy tree as well as a fragrant feature.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in suitable warm climates, which is moderate. Growth slows noticeably in cooler positions or where it runs short of water through summer.
