Botanical Name: Geijera parviflora
Common Name: Australian willow Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with ascending and spreading primary branches; smaller branches hang down, giving plant its willowlike appearance; overall form is oval to rounded Height 25-30' Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial Soil grows best in well-drained habitats; tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 8, 9, 15-24); thrives in warm low-elevation Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate (often appearing to rise from one side of the branch), linear-falcate; 3-6" long, med. green, glandular-dotted Flowers inconspicuous, creamy white, tiny; in loose panicle cluster Fruit a tiny berry Propagation: seed Usage: a fast-growing shade tree, patio tree; gives a willow appearance to landscape without messiness of true willows Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred; tolerates considerable drought Fertilizing balanced, as needed; requires little if irrigated Pruning head high and thin out Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Eastern Australia Family: Rutaceae Notes: |
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