| Description | Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
A truly popular ornamental pear for its natural tear drop shape, giving the appearance of a highly manicured tree.
• Spring blossoms on bare branches
• Vibrant autumnal colours or red, orange and purple
• Ideal feature tree, along fencelines & driveways
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'
'Figaro' is the naturally compact, low growing form of Ficus. This evergreen little shrub produces thick, glossy green leaves and minimal to no flowers in the cooler climates. It is incredibly hardy once established, even tolerating frosts and coastal conditions whilst maintaining its tropical look.
See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa
A glossy green, rounded leaf box hedging plant
• Used for low to medium hedging and topiary
• Planted in the garden, along borders, pathways and in pots
• Tolerates shady positions |
| Content | | | If your looking for a small hedging plant then this is the one for you. Dutch Box is a dwarf box that grows with dense, glossy green foliage and works well in shaded areas.
Dutch Box also likes part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions. It should be clipped to maintain a formal shape.
Slight yellow discolouration of the leaves on Dutch box may occur during cooler months, but don't worry, this is normal! This is remedied by applying with Dolomite Lime, and a slow release fertilizer a month later. Or you can just leave your Dutch Box alone and it will come back lovely and green and spring.
Having trouble choosing the right Box Hedge for your garden? Click here! |
| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Cleveland Ornamental Pear, Cleveland Select Pear, Flowering Pear, Glen's Form, Ornamental Pear
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
4-5m apart
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| Max Height |
11m
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| Max Width |
6m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
5m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Orange, Purple, Red
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Shade Tree, Street Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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|
| Botanical Name |
Ficus obliqua 'Figaro'
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| Other Common Names |
Compact Ficus
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| Origin |
Australia, Pacific
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Low, Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm, 1 per metre
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year, Only in the warmer months
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| Size Maintained at |
1m, 2m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Attracts |
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| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Low Hedge
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|
| botanical-name |
Buxus sempervirens "Suffruticosa"
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| height-x-width |
Up to 1m, but usually kept quite low as slow growing
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| planting-distance |
For border: 5 or 6 per metre
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| features |
An evergreen dwarf shrub with glossy green oval foliage and a dense growth habit
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| conditions |
Sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions, clip to maintain formal shape
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| landscape-use |
Edges and borders, topiary, pots and general garen planting, widely used in formal gardens
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