Gratis Garden Trees
Geijera parviflora
(Australian Willow)
up to ~35'-high x ~22'-wide
(oval to umbrella shaped canopy)
evergreen
olive green leaves
white to cream flowers
mostly green capsules (Summer)
origin: eastern to southeastern Australia (not invasive)
low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–8.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
(Australian Willow)
up to ~35'-high x ~22'-wide
(oval to umbrella shaped canopy)
evergreen
olive green leaves
white to cream flowers
mostly green capsules (Summer)
origin: eastern to southeastern Australia (not invasive)
low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–8.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: medium
plant at least 2 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Geijera parviflora Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/654 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/654 >
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