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Pyrus 'Aristocrat' Ornamental Pear remove Callistemon 'Kings Park Special' remove

Name Pyrus 'Aristocrat' Ornamental Pear remove Callistemon 'Kings Park Special' remove

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Pyrus calleryana

Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'

The Aristocrat Ornamental Pear has a beautiful pyramidal shape with elegant lateral branches. • Spring blossoms on bare branches • Vibrant autumnal colours of red and orange • Ideal feature or shade tree, along fencelines & driveways For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet

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Callistemon citrinus 'Kings Park Special'

Callistemon Kings Park Special features narrow green leaves and deep red bottle-brush flowers that are grouped together in bunches, making a spectacular display in spring and autumn. Kings Park Special is one of the larger Callistemons, so it's great for a tall screen or feature tree. Like all callistemons, it's hardy and bird attracting.

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Other Common Names	Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear
Origin	China, Vietnam
Plant Type	Tree
Leaf Drop	Deciduous
Sunshine	Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
Tolerances	Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought 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	11m
Max Width	7m
Growth Speed	Fast
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	Purple, Red, Yellow
Fruit / Seed	Yes – Non-edible
Fruiting Time	December, January
Attracts	Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Toxic To	Children
Uses	Fenceline, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening

botanical name	Callistemon "Kings Park Special"
height x width	3-5m x 3-4m
planting distance	For hedge or screen: 1.5-2m
conditions	Full sun, will tolerate poor drainage or dryness
landscape use	Specimen, hedge or screen, flower arrangements, general garden planting,