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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Cider Gum
Peeling, orange bark, creamy beneath. Silver-blue young foliage turns darker with age. Small white flowers.
Ideal for the smaller garden. Intensely blue small round leaves. Height after 10 years up to 4m.
Tasmanian Yellow Gum
One of the hardiest varieties. Large tree with reddish peeling bark and bright, glossy, apple green leaves.
Snow Gum
Small, hardy, slow growing tree with flaking, cream, grey and green bark. Large leathery, grey green leaves.
Spinning Gum
Peeling grey/brown bark. Glaucous leaves in pairs which 'spin'. Older leaves turn purple then blue-green.