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	Banksia 'Little Eric' 6" Pot remove	Pyrus 'Manchurian' Ornamental Pear remove
Name	Banksia 'Little Eric' 6" Pot remove	Pyrus 'Manchurian' Ornamental Pear remove
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SKU	BNKL6N40	PEARM00
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Description	Banksia ericifolia 'Little Eric' A terrific hardy small shrub which can be used for low hedging and screening as well as a lovely feature plant, and does well in coastal gardens.  It has attractive orange flowers with maroon styles and whitish perianth from winter through spring, and they are highly attractive to large and small honey eating birds and insects. It suits a wide range of conditions and soils, including dry and partly shaded spots, where it will still flower. It is a very easy care plant.  It can also be pruned into a more dense shape, this is best done in autumn and after flowering. It is a more compact form of Banksia ericifolia. 6''/14cm pot	Pyrus ussuriensis 'Manchurian' The Manchurian pear has a rounded habit much like its leaves, perfect for shade or rural properties, and is one of the first ornamental pears to flower in the spring and the first to take on autumn colour. • Spring blossoms on bare branches • Vibrant autumnal red foliage • Ideal shade tree or the best ornamental pear for pleaching   For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below
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Additional information	Botanical Name Banksia ericifolia Uses Attracts Animals, Bird attracting, Bonsai, Borders, Cut-Flower, Seed eating birds Tolerances Drought Tolerant	Other Common Names Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear Origin China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan Plant Type Tree Leaf Drop Deciduous Sunshine Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade Tolerances Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant Soil Type Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral Water Requirement Moderate Fertilise Me April, March, November, October, September Fertilizer Frequency Bi-annually Best time to plant All Year Planting Distance 4-5m apart Max Height 9m Max Width 7m Growth Speed Moderate Prune Me Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months Size Maintained at 5m Flowering Yes Flower Colour White Flowering Time November, October, September Fragrance Strong Foliage Colour Green Autumn Colour Red Fruit / Seed Yes – Non-edible Fruiting Time December, January Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies Toxic To Children Uses Fenceline, Shade Tree, Hedging & Screening