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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).
Aulax umbellata

Description

Handsome erect shrub 6-8' with a single main stem with either male or female flower-heads, like Leucadendrons. Rarely available and original plants are grown from seed. Great cut flower, hedge or screen or landscape specimen. Male or female plants are equally attractive.

Details

Biological Name: Aulax umbellata
Common Name: Featherbush
Family: Proteaceae
Origin: South African
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 6-8'
Width: 4-6'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed difficult to germinate as most seeds are non-viable. Only about 20% will germinate (Ref: Sasol Proteas)

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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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