Topiary and Standards - Just Arrived
There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.
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People imagine that the Art of Topiary is time-consuming and only for those who have that special artistic flair - but that is a myth! Once the shape has been formed initially, it is merely a question of giving it the odd haircut. It is a garden task that can be done with secateurs in one hand - whilst the other hand can hold a glass of chilled Chardonnay!
And as for that artistic flair, you never know until you try. Unleash that inner creativity and give it a go! You may be pleasantly surprised. And at the very worst, you can always let the plant re-grow, like a bad haircut!
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aka Sticky Wattle
Sticky Wattle. Usually a ground cover but presented here as a topiary standard transforming it into a beautiful designer plant. Fast growing with graceful weeping branches. Tolerates most soil conditions as long as its well drained. Fragrant pale yellow flowers. Evergreen.
H 1.5m in 10 years.
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0m
Acacia Howittii
Current Stock Height: STD-60/70 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$134.99
Espalier. Born and bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Deciduous.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Espalier
Apple Braeburn Espalier MM106
Current Stock Height: 120/160 cm ?
Container: pb18 ?
$109.99
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aka Grevillea
New standard form of this evergreen shrub with bright red flowers and glossy green foliage. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Light pruning will help to maintain the shape of the shrub. Evergreen. PVR.
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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Grevillea Lady O Std
Current Stock Height: STD-55/75cm/HGT-90 c ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$79.99
Grevillea Lady O Std
Expected Stock Height: STD-60/HGT-80 cm ?
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aka Sweet Gum
Now this is really special. A unique form of Liquidambar with a dense, rounded habit. The fresh green summer foliage puts on a vibrant autumn display in tones of red and purple, holding well into winter. Grafted on to a standard that forms a characterful 'corky' trunk. Deciduous.
Plant your Liquidambar in deeply worked soil that does not completely dry out in summer.
Leaves: Deciduous, Seasonal Change
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.6m
Liquidambar Gumball H/W 1.2m
Current Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-150 ?
Container: 8l ?
$109.99
aka Contorted Black Locust
Do you want something really different to feature in the garden or a container? The twisted contorted branches and lacy foliage of 'Lace Lady' will certainly attract attention. White fragrant flowers may occur in summer and nice yellow autumn foliage. Height will depend on graft. Deciduous.
Robinia are generally tolerant of poor soil but they like moisture and protection from strong wind. Flowering is possible but not guaranteed.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Robinia Lace Lady H/W 1m
Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 ?
Container: 8l ?
$89.99
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