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Callitris oblonga subsp oblonga ‘ South Esk Pine’ Tas Endemic


$5.50$17.00

Origin: All Australian states.

Erect branching shrub 1.0-1.2m height. Width 1.0m. Growth rate fast. Evergreen.Use for shrubberies, bush gardens, seaside gardens. Well drained soils only. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost hardy. Very drought resistant once established. Very wind firm. Prune as required. Can be clipped as a hedge.

Features: Bird attracting – honey eaters. Good cut flower. Decorative seed pods.

Feature Codes: BEP
Seeds per gram: 310

Description

Origin Tas, Vic, NSW
Form: Columnar dense shrub/tree
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): To 4.0m
Width (typical): 1.0 – 1.5m
Growth rate: Medium
Uses: Shelter, screen, hedge & specimen
Soil type: Any soils (including quite moist)
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Moderately drought tolerant
Wind firmness: Very wind firm
Windbreak position: First or second row planting
Pruning: Not needed but can be pruned as hard as
required including clipped as a hedge.
Features: Bird attracting (especially big parrots)
Attractive blue/green foliage.
Tasmanian threatened species

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