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"I ahve always been pleased with the quality of plants received "
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"I was impressed both with the plants and with the speed of service. Thank you."
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"We received our Acer early yesterday morning and are delighted with it. Its packaging was excellent too - so well protecting the plant. The shape of the Acer and present height couldn’t be better for us. I would also like to thank the lady I spoke to in your office for her help and advice. If we ever need another tree I know where to go to, and if we go to Cornwall we will certainly visit your nursery. Many thanks for your excellent service. "
Margaret Pratley

Chelsea 2013 - Silver Gilt medal for us.....

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Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, under glass.
Place of Origin - South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape)

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 26 June and 02 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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PROTEA

Cape silver tree

Despite the casualties from the winter of 2010/11 proteas are much easier to grow than many people imagine and can readily be grown outside in milder areas PROVIDING the soil is very free draining, acidic and low in nutrients (ie no fertiliser containing phosphates). Full sun and a south facing slope would be ideal. To avoid proteas getting wet feet it is helpful to plant them on a raised mound and add bark or grit for improved drainage.

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long, yellowish-green on males and greenish-silver on females.

Tree - erect, pyramidal to columnar small tree. Smooth, grey bark with distinctive horizontal leaf scars

Hardiness Rating

Frost tender - This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). - will tolerate light frost if kept dry in winter.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 6-10m (20-30ft)

Spread - in metres - 2-4m (6-12ft)

Preferred Location

Full Sun

Greenhouse or Conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter