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Pandanus tectorius, the screwpine, is a broad architectural tree with long strap-like leaves arranged in spirals at the ends of thick forked branches. Stilt-like prop roots grow down from the trunk and hold the plant steady in loose sand. It occurs naturally along tropical Australian coastlines and through the Pacific.
It grows 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade, sandy or poor free-draining soil and salt-laden wind are all fine. It is frost sensitive, so keep it to frost-free tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions.
This is a plant for beachfront gardens, pool surrounds, resort landscapes and civic coastal projects, planted singly for drama or grouped 3 to 4 metres apart for a wall of texture. Yellow flower spikes appear in spring and summer, with ornamental fruit in the tropics. It asks for little once settled.
About Screwpine
The screwpine is a broad, branching evergreen tree with long strap-shaped leaves set in spirals at the branch tips, and thick prop roots that brace the trunk. It is not a palm, despite the look of it. The species occurs naturally on tropical Australian coasts and across the Pacific islands.
Expect 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at maturity, with growth of about 30 to 60 centimetres a year. The form is broad and open, built from a few heavy forked branches rather than a dense canopy, so allow room for the spread and for the prop roots at the base.
No. Pandanus tectorius is frost sensitive and will be damaged or killed by frost, so it should not be planted in frost-prone areas. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions. In marginal districts it can succeed in a sheltered north-facing spot near the coast, but inland frost hollows will not work.
It is one of the best trees for exposed coastal planting. It tolerates salt-laden wind, sand and poor, sharply drained soil, and the prop roots hold it steady in loose ground. It is regularly specified for beachfront reserves, dune edges and resort landscapes where few other trees of this size will stand up.
Yes. Pandanus tectorius occurs naturally along tropical and subtropical coastlines in Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales, as well as through the Pacific islands. It is a familiar part of the northern beach landscape, which is why it sits so naturally in coastal planting schemes.
Moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in warm conditions with adequate water. Growth slows noticeably in cooler districts and through the cooler months. Planting an advanced specimen is the usual way to get immediate presence, since the architectural character comes from the branching and prop roots, which take years to develop.
Plant in full sun to part shade in free-draining soil and water regularly through the first year while the roots take hold. After that it needs very little. Remove spent lower leaves if you want a tidier trunk, and leave the prop roots alone, as they are structural. Avoid heavy, wet clay.
| 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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Pandanus tectorius, the screwpine, is a broad architectural tree with long strap-like leaves arranged in spirals at the ends of thick forked branches. Stilt-like prop roots grow down from the trunk and hold the plant steady in loose sand. It occurs naturally along tropical Australian coastlines and through the Pacific.
It grows 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade, sandy or poor free-draining soil and salt-laden wind are all fine. It is frost sensitive, so keep it to frost-free tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions.
This is a plant for beachfront gardens, pool surrounds, resort landscapes and civic coastal projects, planted singly for drama or grouped 3 to 4 metres apart for a wall of texture. Yellow flower spikes appear in spring and summer, with ornamental fruit in the tropics. It asks for little once settled.
About Screwpine
The screwpine is a broad, branching evergreen tree with long strap-shaped leaves set in spirals at the branch tips, and thick prop roots that brace the trunk. It is not a palm, despite the look of it. The species occurs naturally on tropical Australian coasts and across the Pacific islands.
Expect 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at maturity, with growth of about 30 to 60 centimetres a year. The form is broad and open, built from a few heavy forked branches rather than a dense canopy, so allow room for the spread and for the prop roots at the base.
No. Pandanus tectorius is frost sensitive and will be damaged or killed by frost, so it should not be planted in frost-prone areas. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions. In marginal districts it can succeed in a sheltered north-facing spot near the coast, but inland frost hollows will not work.
It is one of the best trees for exposed coastal planting. It tolerates salt-laden wind, sand and poor, sharply drained soil, and the prop roots hold it steady in loose ground. It is regularly specified for beachfront reserves, dune edges and resort landscapes where few other trees of this size will stand up.
Yes. Pandanus tectorius occurs naturally along tropical and subtropical coastlines in Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales, as well as through the Pacific islands. It is a familiar part of the northern beach landscape, which is why it sits so naturally in coastal planting schemes.
Moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in warm conditions with adequate water. Growth slows noticeably in cooler districts and through the cooler months. Planting an advanced specimen is the usual way to get immediate presence, since the architectural character comes from the branching and prop roots, which take years to develop.
Plant in full sun to part shade in free-draining soil and water regularly through the first year while the roots take hold. After that it needs very little. Remove spent lower leaves if you want a tidier trunk, and leave the prop roots alone, as they are structural. Avoid heavy, wet clay.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Pandanus tectorius is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Pandanus tectorius works in an:
Pandanus tectorius is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 6m to 10m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Pandanus tectorius is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Pandanus tectorius is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Pandanus tectorius frost tolerant?
Pandanus tectorius is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.
Pandanus tectorius produces highly fragrant, creamy-white to pale yellow flowers from late spring through summer. The pendent male flower clusters are particularly aromatic, while the globular female blooms develop into large, segmented orange fruit, giving a distinctive tropical seasonal display.
Does Pandanus tectorius flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Yes
Pandanus tectorius is Native to Native to coastal northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands.
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, moths and pollinating insects, while the large segmented fruits provide food for native birds, crabs and coastal wildlife. The dense, spiralled canopy also offers shelter and nesting opportunities, making it a valuable species for biodiversity in tropical and coastal gardens.
Pandanus tectorius will thrive best in:
Pandanus tectorius performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Exceptionally tolerant of salt spray and poor coastal soils, it may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with coarse sand and organic matter to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, infrequent watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, sturdy root formation and reliable seasonal flowering and fruiting.
Is Pandanus tectorius Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Pandanus tectorius develops excellent drought tolerance. Naturally adapted to hot, dry, coastal and salt-laden environments, it maintains strong structural growth and healthy foliage with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Approx. 2.0m – 2.5m
Approx. 2.4m – 4.0m
Approx. 3.2m – 5.0m
Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
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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 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.
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.
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' forms a naturally tidy dome of glossy dark green foliage without ever needing to be clipped into shape, and carries clusters of intensely fragrant creamy-white flowers through spring. It is the low structural plant that does the work of a clipped hedge with none of the trimming.
'Miss Muffet' grows to just 0.5 to 1 metre tall and around 1.5 metres wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, holding density right to ground level. That compact scale suits low borders along paths and driveways, underplanting beneath feature trees, and mass planting in courtyards and civic beds.
'Miss Muffet' grows in full sun to part shade, tolerates light to moderate frost once established, and copes with coastal exposure and extended dry. It performs well in pots, and maintenance is limited to removing the occasional wayward shoot.
About Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
'Miss Muffet' grows to 0.5 to 1 metre tall and around 1.5 metres wide, forming a naturally rounded dome. It is a true dwarf and will not need cutting back to stay low.
No. It holds a tidy rounded shape naturally. An occasional trim to remove a wayward shoot is all that is required, which is its main advantage over clipped alternatives.
Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear through spring and are strongly fragrant, with a scent often compared to orange blossom.
Yes. Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous low evergreen border. Because it is naturally dense and low, it forms a hedge line without formal clipping.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade, which makes it useful for underplanting beneath established canopy trees where light is limited.
Yes. Pittosporum tobira tolerates salt-laden wind and sandy soils well, and 'Miss Muffet' is widely used in coastal courtyard and foreshore plantings.
Yes. Its compact rounded habit makes it an excellent pot plant for entries, balconies and courtyards. Use a free-draining mix and water regularly through summer.
Viburnum tinus flowers through winter and into spring, when almost nothing else is in bloom, opening tight pink buds into flat clusters of white flowers that are followed by metallic blue-black berries. It is one of very few hedging plants that earns its place in the colder months.
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, forming a dense evergreen mass right to ground level. It clips cleanly into a formal hedge, holds well as an informal screen, and is equally useful as a large-scale groundcover mass on banks.
This is one of the most forgiving hedging plants available, growing in full sun through to part shade and tolerating light to moderate frost once established. It performs from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, the tablelands, Melbourne, Gippsland, the Western District and Adelaide.
About Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide. It is most often held at 1.5 to 2.5 metres as a clipped hedge and holds density right down to ground level.
Flowering runs through winter and into spring. Tight pink buds open to flat clusters of white flowers, followed by metallic blue-black berries that persist and attract birds.
Yes. It is one of the better hedging plants for shaded positions, performing in full sun through to part shade. In deeper shade growth is more open but the plant stays healthy.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge. For a groundcover mass on a bank, 1 metre apart works well.
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost once established and performs in cool tablelands districts, though young plants benefit from protection through their first winter.
It grows at a moderate 30 to 50 centimetres per year, which makes it easy to keep at a set height without constant trimming, unlike faster screening plants.
Prune straight after the main flowering finishes in spring. This preserves the following winter's flower buds while giving the plant a full growing season to fill back out.
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.
Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' is a compact upright cultivar of Coast Banksia, selected for narrow gardens and modern landscapes. The dense silvery-green foliage and bold golden cylindrical flower spikes give it the same striking look as standard Coast Banksia in a much smaller footprint, ideal for small gardens and tight planting strips.
Sentinel grows to 4-6 metres tall and just 2-3 metres wide with a naturally narrow upright form. The compact habit, salt and wind tolerance, and reliable winter-flowering display make it an excellent feature tree, informal screen, or coastal garden specimen for both residential and commercial projects.
Sentinel is highly coastal tolerant and handles salt spray, sandy soils, and exposed positions with ease. It is also drought tolerant and low maintenance once established, performing well across coastal NSW, VIC and QLD, in full sun with well-drained soil. The flower spikes provide a major nectar source for native honeyeaters, lorikeets, and pollinators through autumn and winter.
Sentinel or standard Coast Banksia? Sentinel is a compact upright cultivar reaching just 4-6m, ideal for small gardens, narrow planting strips, balcony pots, and modern landscapes. The standard Coast Banksia grows 8-15m with a broad spreading canopy, suited to larger gardens, screening, and feature use in spacious settings. Both share the same silver foliage and golden flower spikes.
About Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel'
Sentinel grows to 4-6 metres tall with a narrow upright form just 2-3 metres wide, making it ideal for small gardens and narrow planting strips.
Sentinel has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Sentinel is a compact upright cultivar of Banksia integrifolia, reaching just 4-6m compared to 8-15m for the standard species. Its narrow form suits small gardens, while standard Coast Banksia is better for larger landscapes and screens.
Yes. The golden cylindrical flower spikes are a major nectar source for native honeyeaters, lorikeets, and pollinators through autumn and winter.
Yes. Sentinel inherits the strong coastal tolerance of Banksia integrifolia and handles salt spray, sandy soils, and exposed coastal positions with ease.
Yes. Sentinel performs well in large pots (60L+) thanks to its compact narrow form, making it a popular choice for balcony and courtyard planting.
Yes. Sentinel is a cultivar of Banksia integrifolia, native to the east coast of Australia from QLD through to VIC.
Olea europaea 'Kalamata' is the famous Greek olive, valued for its large almond-shaped fruit with rich flavour and firm texture. Excellent for pickling or pressing for oil, it is equally prized as an ornamental evergreen with its silver-green foliage.
Kalamata Olive grows to 4-6 metres tall with a spreading open canopy that responds well to pruning and shaping. The silver-green foliage gives year-round interest, while small creamy-white flowers in spring support reliable fruiting. It suits feature planting, productive orchards, formal landscapes, and large pots.
Kalamata thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with good drought tolerance once established. It is well suited to Mediterranean and dry climates across SA, VIC, NSW and WA. While it is self-fertile, planting with another olive as a pollinator improves yields.
About Olea europaea 'Kalamata' Olive
Kalamata Olive grows to 4-6 metres tall with a spreading open canopy. It can be kept smaller with pruning.
Kalamata Olive is slow to moderate growing, adding 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. Kalamata is one of the best-known table olives, with large almond-shaped fruit ideal for pickling and curing. It can also be pressed for oil.
Kalamata is self-fertile and will fruit on its own, but planting with another olive variety as a pollinator improves fruit yields.
Yes. Kalamata Olive is highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in hot, dry Mediterranean-style climates.
Yes. Kalamata Olive grows well in large pots and is a popular choice for courtyards, patios, and formal entrance planting.
Kalamata Olive thrives in Mediterranean and dry climates across SA, VIC, NSW and WA, in full sun with well-drained soil.
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' / Watergum Trees is a dependable choice for structured feature and street tree planting in urban and coastal landscapes. Its compact, upright form with dense, glossy evergreen foliage and striking copper-bronze new growth creates year-round visual interest and clean architectural lines.
Growing 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, urban pollution, and moderate drought. Its fragrant yellow flowers in late spring to summer add seasonal appeal.
For greater landscape impact, plant 'Luscious' with low-growing groundcovers or shade-tolerant shrubs beneath to enhance layered texture and biodiversity. Its tidy habit and pruning tolerance make it ideal for formal streetscapes, courtyards, or informal screening in medium to large gardens.
About Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum
Luscious grows to 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, with a compact upright form.
Luscious has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Luscious is widely used by Australian councils as a street tree thanks to its tolerance of urban pollution, coastal exposure, and tight pavement conditions.
Yes. Tristaniopsis laurina is an Australian native, naturally found along watercourses on the east coast.
Fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring to summer, typically November to January.
Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for a continuous canopy or row, or 3-4 metres for individual feature trees.
Luscious handles light to moderate frost once established, which suits most temperate and coastal gardens along the east coast. Young trees are more sensitive, so protect them through their first winter or two in areas that get regular heavy frost. In cold inland districts, plant in a sheltered position with good drainage and mulch the root zone to keep soil temperatures steadier.
Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' is a fast-growing, low-maintenance Australian native ideal for creating dense, lush hedges. Its vibrant evergreen foliage is complemented by striking coppery bronze new growth, making it a gorgeous and eye-catching feature in any garden.
They look excellent when planted as privacy screens or formal hedges and work well for topiary or standalone ornamental trees. Summer brings fluffy cream-white blossoms that attract bees and native birds, boosting your garden's ecological value.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to well-drained soils, including clay and sandy types, this resilient tree is drought and frost tolerant once established. For added landscape interest, 'Backyard Bliss' hedges can be underplanted with shade-tolerant groundcovers or small flowering plants to create layered garden designs.
About Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly
Backyard Bliss reaches 4-5 metres tall and around 2 metres wide at maturity. With regular trimming it can be maintained at any height between 1.5 and 4 metres, making it one of the most versatile lilly pilly varieties for Australian hedges.
Backyard Bliss is a fast-growing cultivar, adding roughly 1 metre of growth per year once established in good conditions. Expect a usable privacy hedge within 18-24 months from 45L pot size.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense, fast-establishing formal hedge. For a looser informal screen, 1 metre spacing also works well.
Yes. Backyard Bliss is one of the most psyllid-resistant lilly pilly varieties available, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium cultivars across Australian gardens.
Yes. Backyard Bliss performs well in large pots (minimum 50L) and is widely used as a balcony screen or potted formal hedge with regular watering and feeding.
Yes. The summer cream-white flowers attract native birds, bees, and pollinators, and the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat.
Trim two to three times through the warmer months to keep a formal hedge dense and even, starting while the plants are young so the base fills out properly. Light, regular clipping gives a better result than one hard cut. Backyard Bliss shoots readily from older wood, so it recovers well if you need to bring a hedge back down in height.
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Pandanus tectorius, the screwpine, is a broad architectural tree with long strap-like leaves arranged in spirals at the ends of thick forked branches. Stilt-like prop roots grow down from the trunk and hold the plant steady in loose sand. It occurs naturally along tropical Australian coastlines and through the Pacific.
It grows 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade, sandy or poor free-draining soil and salt-laden wind are all fine. It is frost sensitive, so keep it to frost-free tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions.
This is a plant for beachfront gardens, pool surrounds, resort landscapes and civic coastal projects, planted singly for drama or grouped 3 to 4 metres apart for a wall of texture. Yellow flower spikes appear in spring and summer, with ornamental fruit in the tropics. It asks for little once settled.
About Screwpine
The screwpine is a broad, branching evergreen tree with long strap-shaped leaves set in spirals at the branch tips, and thick prop roots that brace the trunk. It is not a palm, despite the look of it. The species occurs naturally on tropical Australian coasts and across the Pacific islands.
Expect 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide at maturity, with growth of about 30 to 60 centimetres a year. The form is broad and open, built from a few heavy forked branches rather than a dense canopy, so allow room for the spread and for the prop roots at the base.
No. Pandanus tectorius is frost sensitive and will be damaged or killed by frost, so it should not be planted in frost-prone areas. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm coastal positions. In marginal districts it can succeed in a sheltered north-facing spot near the coast, but inland frost hollows will not work.
It is one of the best trees for exposed coastal planting. It tolerates salt-laden wind, sand and poor, sharply drained soil, and the prop roots hold it steady in loose ground. It is regularly specified for beachfront reserves, dune edges and resort landscapes where few other trees of this size will stand up.
Yes. Pandanus tectorius occurs naturally along tropical and subtropical coastlines in Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern New South Wales, as well as through the Pacific islands. It is a familiar part of the northern beach landscape, which is why it sits so naturally in coastal planting schemes.
Moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year in warm conditions with adequate water. Growth slows noticeably in cooler districts and through the cooler months. Planting an advanced specimen is the usual way to get immediate presence, since the architectural character comes from the branching and prop roots, which take years to develop.
Plant in full sun to part shade in free-draining soil and water regularly through the first year while the roots take hold. After that it needs very little. Remove spent lower leaves if you want a tidier trunk, and leave the prop roots alone, as they are structural. Avoid heavy, wet clay.
