Agonis flexuosa nana - Dwarf willow myrtle hedge

Hardy hedge once established.  Requires little water once it has developed a good root system.   Suitable for for hedges from 80cm up to 2m.   Evergreen, no flowers.    Develops attractive red new growth in winter.  Australian native.  Long lived around 40 years.   Water well to establish.   Grows quickly under good conditions.   Requires regular pruning around 3 times a year to look neat.   Regular pruning keeps wayward stems under control and maintains shape.   Will develop a broad habit if left unpruned.   Agonis do not require much fertiliser (if any) however an application of general purpose NPK in late winter promotes fresh growth.  Spider mite is only major pest, however this usually develops in shade, so best to grow this variety in full sun.  Agonis nana will grow in heavy, clay and sandy soils so is quite an adaptable plant.   Not suited to areas with prolonged heavy frosts.  Grows best in sub-tropical to cool temperate regions.   Water well to establish as the plants dry out very quickly until they develop roots.   Plants live for around 40 years in good conditions.  

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