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Phebalium squameum. 'Illumination'
Quick growing tall narrow tre that is oustanding for shelter. The aromatic olive-like leaves are long and narrow, attractive yellow and green variegation and silvery white underneath.The small cream flowers appear in spring. It is a very hardy and wind resistant. Will not grow in heavy or wet soils, must be well drained. Requires very little side trimming as a shelter hedge.
Genus
Phebalium
Species
squameum.
Cultivar
'Illumination'
Common name
Satin wood
Family name
Rutaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Avoid clay soils. / Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Nourishment / Texture
Trees
Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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