Geijera parviflora

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Australian Willow, Wilga

 
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

Description

This evergreen tree reaches a height of 20' x 15'. Medium green leaves are narrow and 3"-6" long. Flowers are small, creamy and inconspicuous; they open in the spring and fall. Large branches sweep up and out, while the smaller branches tend to hang down.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Standard

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.