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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Plagianthus regius
Height: 6m;  Spread: 2m
Ribbonwood (Tree)
Graceful tree with delicate foliage which is semi-deciduous. Abundant small green flowers (spring).
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Plagianthus regius, here in Cornwall, UK,a fantastic tree
Plagianthus regius in flower, Oakley Creek, Auckland
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