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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Xylomelum occidentale

Description

Ornamental small twisted tree (15-24') with dark flaky bark, oak-like leaves and creamy-white flowers in summer. Prefers excellent drainage, full sun and well-mulched root system. Slow growing. The woody fruits are picked for the cut flower industry. Excellent container plant.  

Details

Biological Name: Xylomelum occidentale
Common Name: Wsetern Woody Pear
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained, sandy
Flower Color: White-cream
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 15-25'
Width: Variable
See also...
Shrub
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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