A fast-growing evergreen with fresh, pale green wavy leaves set against striking black stems, naturally forming a tall, narrow column. It's one of the quickest ways to build a dense privacy screen without losing much garden space, and it's frost hardy and copes well with Canberra's hot, dry summers once established.
Mature size: 3–4m tall x 1–1.5m wide (can be kept lower with pruning)
Foliage: Small, pale green, glossy wavy-edged leaves on contrasting black stems
Flowers: Small, dark maroon, lightly honey-scented flowers in spring
Growth habit: Upright and columnar; fast growing (around 0.5–0.75m per year when young)
Position: Full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil
Climate: Frost hardy; drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Regular watering while establishing, then low to moderate
Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
Maintenance: Low — trim once or twice a year to keep it dense and tidy
Ideal for: Privacy screens, narrow hedges along fences and boundaries, and feature plants in large pots
A fast-growing evergreen with fresh, pale green wavy leaves set against striking black stems, naturally forming a tall, narrow column. It's one of the quickest ways to build a dense privacy screen without losing much garden space, and it's frost hardy and copes well with Canberra's hot, dry summers once established.
Mature size: 3–4m tall x 1–1.5m wide (can be kept lower with pruning)
Foliage: Small, pale green, glossy wavy-edged leaves on contrasting black stems
Flowers: Small, dark maroon, lightly honey-scented flowers in spring
Growth habit: Upright and columnar; fast growing (around 0.5–0.75m per year when young)
Position: Full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil
Climate: Frost hardy; drought tolerant once established
Water needs: Regular watering while establishing, then low to moderate
Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
Maintenance: Low — trim once or twice a year to keep it dense and tidy
Ideal for: Privacy screens, narrow hedges along fences and boundaries, and feature plants in large pots
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Alongside garden favourites like hedges, trees and shrubs, we stock a wide range of natives and special varieties that can be hard to track down in Canberra. Each plant is chosen to cope with Canberra's frosts and dry summers. Every plant page lists its mature size, frost tolerance and simple care tips, so you know what will thrive before you buy.
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