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Illawarra flame tree - Brachychiton

Illawarra flame trees are one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the world, so we had to put it top of the list!  They can grow to 20m but generally only grow to about 10m in most gardens.  The leaves are large and glossy and semi-deciduous in late winter just before flowering in Spring, when the tree loses all it's foliage and is just a mass of red flowers.  This tree is mainly suited to larger gardens and in some case can take a number of years to develop good flowering.  Illawarra flames require good water when young, however are drought tolerant once established. NSW,QLD,NT,WA. Well drained, organic soil is best.

 

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Callistemon viminalis "prolific" - Bottle Brush

Callistemon viminalis is small tree to around 5m.  It is bushy and has dark green foliage.  Masses of red flowers are borne in early spring, however will spot flowers through the year.  A great tree for large gardens, verges and parks.  They can be fast growing in good conditions. soil conditions can be from heavy to sandy and they are very drought tolerant once established.   No major pests and easy to look after.  Only drawback are the spent flowers which can create a bit of a mess after flowering, but it is worth the clean-up!. NSW,QLD,VIC,SA,TAS,WA.

 

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Agonis flexuosa "varigated"

A small varigated tree from Western Australia.  Normally grows to 5m.  The foliage is the main feature of this plant.  Most important is to select a plant that has no green leaves developing, otherwise sections of the plant may revert to green.(just prune off if they do develop)  Not grown extensively, but should be.  Hardy little tree with no major pests and is drought tolerantonce established.   This tree may be hard to find as it is not grown as widely as once it was.  Will grow in most states. 

 

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