| Description | Brachychiton acerifolia x populneus
An evergreen medium native tree, with masses of large bright pink flowers in late spring & early summer. A gorgeous feature tree which is adaptable to a variety of soil types. Drought and frost tolerant. Mature growth: 8m h x 4m wide. | Borago officinalis
Borage is an old, ancient herb, leading back to Roman times used as a culinary and medicinal herb. It is said that borage brings happiness to the heart, with it's cheerful flowers. It may be made into syrup or tea or flowers are a beautiful garnish or addition to salads.
4"/10cm pot | Banksia spinulosa
Honeyeater Delight Banksia is a great, low-growing, compact grower reaching a maximum of 50cm tall and wide. Perfect for smaller areas, native gardens, features, and low flowering borders and also suitable for coastal locations. It has narrow serrate leaves and produces large golden flowering cones in autumn and winter.
6"/14cm pot | Pyrus calleryana
A narrow, upright form and an excellent choice for space-restricted or compact areas. Glossy green leaves in Summer, Plentiful white flowers pop up in spring and autumn colour of Reds, Oranges and Purples.
Great for fence lines, tree lined driveway, street planting or parks.
Grows in a column shape.
Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.
16''/40cm pot |
| Content | | | | Ornamental pear trees are fast growing, tolerant of most soil types, including heavy and poor soils, and best of all they come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your landscaping requirements.
Check out our Ornamental Pear Tree Factsheet for more info. |
| Additional information | |
| botanical name |
Star Flower
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Native Birds
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| Max Height |
0.5m
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| Max Width |
0.5m
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Tolerances |
Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Sandy, Well drained
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| Plant Type |
Perennial Shrub
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
Orange, Yellow
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Flowering Time |
April, August, July, June, May
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun
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