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Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removePrunus 'Van' Cherry (Bare Root) removeUlmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' removeFraxinus 'Golden Ash' Tree remove
NameStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removePrunus 'Van' Cherry (Bare Root) removeUlmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' removeFraxinus 'Golden Ash' Tree remove
ImageA Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.Clusters of ripe red cherries hang from a tree branch surrounded by green leaves, near the golden fruit forming on a Prunus 'Divinity' Apricot (Bare Root).A tall Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' stands in a grassy area, surrounded by low pink flowers, with a building and more trees in the background under a blue sky.A Fraxinus 'Golden Ash' Tree with vivid yellow autumn leaves stands before a house with light brown siding, its fallen foliage scattered across the lawn.
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Strelitzia reginae

Exotic blue and orange flowers in the shape of a bird give this plant its name, Bird of Paradise.

• Tropical looking broad round leaves • Looks great in pots, along fence lines and in poolside gardens • Tolerates drought, light frost and poor soils 

 
Prunus avium Van Cherry produces larger, shiny, black fruits that are noted for not splitting readily when rained on. This variety is very cold hardy, reliable and heavy-bearing. Fine fruit that are similar to Bing, though usually smaller. This plant is bare-rooted. Click here for more info on bare rooted plants.

Ulmus parvifolia

The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm.

Fraxinus excelsior Aurea

Golden Ash is an attractive deciduous tree for all seasons with a rounded crown. The foliage is a light yellow colour turning pale green in summer. In autumn the foliage turns a brilliant golden yellow that is the main feature of this tree. In winter the young branches are yellow with distinctive black buds. A stunning tree with multi-seasonal interest. 7m H x 7m W
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Bird of Paradise are native to South Africa, and are very hardy and can be grown in full sun to part shade. They get their name from their exotic blue/orange flowers that resemble the head of a colourful tropical bird.

Bird of Paradise have large, lush foliage and look great when used in rockeries and interplanted with yuccas and agaves. Great for creating a tropical feel in the garden.

We refer to these as "Flowering Bird of Paradise" or Strelitzia Bird of Paradise (a bit of a mouthful that comes from their botanical name) because there is another variety of Bird of Paradise called Giant Bird of Paradise. These have much bigger leaves, are taller growing, and are often planted together with Flowering Bird of Paradise to create a multi-layered, tropic garden effect even as far south as Melbourne.

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Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot

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botanical name

Ulmus parvifolia

height x width

8m x 8m

features

Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown

conditions

Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil

landscape use

Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues

height x width

8m x 5m

features

Fine pale lemon colored flowers, turning bright gold in autumn, a great color contrast

conditions

Full sun in well drained soil

landscape use

Specimen, parks, street, avenues, driveways

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