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Trees and Shrubs
| | Arbutus unedo
(Strawberry Tree)
|  | Evergreen fully hardy shrubby tree with pink-white lily of the valley type flowers in the autumn, followed by red strawberry like fruits. Bark is red- brown, rough and shredding. Height and spread up to 8m. Plant in well-drained fertile soil in full sun. An excellent plant for extreme coastal situations. |
| | Price each - £8.50 | | |
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| | Aristea ecklonii
|  | A South African evergreen clump forming perennial with tufts of linear basal leaves. In summer bears loose spike like panicles of saucer shaped blue flowers. Height to 1m with a spread of 45cms. Grow in full sun in well-drained moderately fertile humus rich soil. Protect from hard frost. |
| | Price each - £5.50 | | |
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| | Aristea major
|  | An evergreen clump forming perennial from South Africa with dense spikes of blue/purple flowers 1m tall in the summer. The plant has a spread of about 45cms and has 50cms long lance shaped leaves. Grow in a well-drained humus rich soil in full sun. Hardy to minus 5 degrees C. |
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| | Astelia banksii
|  | A hardy evergreen, architectural plant from New Zealand with silver – green, Phormium like foliage and panicles of white flowers in the spring, followed by pink fruits in the summer. A wonderful plant for creating an exotic feel either in the garden or in pots. Plant in fertile well-drained soil in a partially shaded spot. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
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| | Astelia chathamica
(Silver Spear)
|  | A New Zealand plant with beautiful silver foliage. Forms a clump of evergreen sword like leaves, which will reach about 1m high and with a similar spread. Grows very well in damp and mild conditions such as found here in the South West, but is hardy and can be grown in most parts of the UK. Orange berries appear in late summer. Eventually making a very exotic looking plant. |
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| | Astelia nervosa
(Bush Flax)
|  | Evergreen perennial from New Zealand suitable for a coastal situation. Arching bronze-silvery-green foliage. Height 1.5m. Plant in moist but not boggy soil in sun or part-shade. Good groundcover. |
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| | Astelia nervosa Westland
|  | A stunning foliage plant from New Zealand with silvery bronze, sword like leaves, that turn red in colder conditions. Forms a clump up to 0.8m tall and 0.5m wide. Best grown in cool fertile well-drained soil that retains moisture. Add peat or compost when planting. Hardy to about minus 6 c. so far, but the larger the plant the greater the frost resistance. Protect young plants from severe frost. Panicles of flowers appear in summer, but it is mainly grown for its sub-tropical look. |
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| | Baccharis halmifolia
(Sea Myrtle)
|  | A hardy vigorous growing shrub with tough grey green leaves with large marginal teeth and clusters of small white flower heads up to 15cms across in autumn. Height and spread up to 4m but can be trimmed and used as a coastal hedging plant. Plant in any reasonable soil in a sunny spot. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
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| | Baeckia virgata
|  | Evergreen shrub from Australia with spiny dark –green leaves, sometimes weeping. Small white flowers in winter. Height and spread 1-4m. Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate most situations. Should be hardy to about minus 6 degrees C. |
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| | Begonia grandis Evansii
|  | A Begonia that can be grown outside all the year around in mild areas with long olive green deeply veined foliage and fragrant light pink flowers 3cm wide in summer. Height 50cms with a spread of 30cms. Plant in moisture retentive but freely draining soil and mulch well with bark for more frost protection. Top growth hardy to minus 2 degrees C so tends to die down to ground level each year but the tuberous roots seem more hardy. An attractive plant for borders and Jungle gardens. |
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| | Brachyglottis drysdale
|  | A medium growing shrub that grows well in coastal conditions. Yellow flowers in the summer compliment the silvery green leaves. Plant in free draining soil in full sun. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
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| | Brachyglottis laxifolia Syn. Senecio laxifolius
|  | vergreen hardy wind-resistant shrub, especially good for seaside planting. Vivid yellow flowers are borne over a long period in the summer. Height and spread to 2m. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. |
| | Price each - £4.95 | | |
| | Buddleja loricata
|  | An unusual variety from South Africa that forms a large shrub to small tree with pale brown bark, puckered leaves and heads of creamy flowers sometimes with an orange throat in summer. These flowers are followed by dense creamy seed heads. Height 3-4m, spread 2-3m. Plant in good well drained soil in a sunny spot. Hardy to minus 10 degrees C. |
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| | Buddleja saligna
(False Olive)
|  | Hardy evergreen shrub or small tree. Cream scented flowers in summer. Height to 4m. Drought & wind-resistant. Plant in full sun in well-drained fertile soil. From South Africa. |
| | Price each - £7.50 | | |
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| | Buddlja auriculata
|  | Fast-growing shrub with stems of glossy, dark green leaves white beneath. Small strongly fragrant, creamy white flowers with orange or pink eyes. Suitable for a warm wall. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Flower colour White. Flowers from September to August. Hardy. |
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| | Callicarpa bodinieri Profusion
(Beauty Berry)
|  | Deciduous shrub with bronze young foliage, clusters of pale pink flowers are followed by dark violet fruits in autumn. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting. |
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| | Canna Durban
|  | Outstanding perennial with large leaves of red, tinged orange pink, and green. Bright orange-gold flowers from summer to autumn. Plant in a sheltered site in full sun, in pots or in the ground. Must be well-watered in growing season. Can be overwintered outside if mulched. Minimum temperature minus 7 C when well mulched. |
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| | Canna striata Variegata
|  | Outstanding perennial with large leaves, striped gold and green, with orange flowers in summer and autumn. Height 80cms. Plant in full sun sheltered from winds. Keep well watered. Cannas may be overwintered outdoors providing they are mulched well in colder areas. |
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| | Cestrum roseum Ilnacullin
|  | An erect growing evergreen shrub from Mexico with ovate, wavy margined, slightly hairy leaves up to 10cms long. Clusters of rose pink flowers up to 3cms long are carried in the summer and these are followed by red berries. Height and spread up to 2m. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Hardy to minus 8 degrees or more when established. |
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| | Cistus dansereaui decumbens
|  | A low, spreading evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and white flowers with faint yellow and crimson marks at the base of each petal. Height in the region of 60cms. Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch back young plants after flowering to promote a bushy habit. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
For further information please contact:
Trevena Cross Nurseries
Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PS
Telephone: +(44) 01736 763 880 Fax: +(44) 01736 762 828
Web: www.trevenacross.co.uk
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