Botanical Name: Grevillea 'Noellii'
Common Name: Noell's grevillea Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape irregularly upright, spreading, shrub with slender, arching branches; erect to sprawling, forms a loosely rounded canopy with fine textured needle-like foliage which resembles Juniperus conferta Height 3-5' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun, tolerates partial shade Soil prefers well draining loam, avoid poorly draining clay Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 12-24); thrives near coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate-whorled, linear, 3/4 to 1" more long, bright green, glossy, revolute margins Flowers pinkish white, lacks petals, sepals united in curved tube, 1/2" long, mostly short, terminal racemes – spring Fruit 1/8" long follicle Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: small-medium filler for conifer like appearance, fine textured foliage, raised planters, slopes, informal mass plantings Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates short drought, avoid heavy lawn watering Fertilizing balanced in spring, iron for chlorosis Pruning none – selectively head back lightly to promote dense form Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: hybrid Family: Proteaceae Notes: |
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