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Grey Myrtle - Backhousia myrtifolia
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Grey Myrtle Backhousia myrtifolia
A refined native that earns its place in the most considered Australian landscapes. Backhousia myrtifolia delivers year-round structure, delicate cream flowering, and an elegant, multi-stemmed form that reads as both naturalistic and architectural.
Why Grey Myrtle
Form: Dense, multi-stemmed habit with a graceful, upright presence suited to formal and informal compositions alike.
Flowering: Masses of creamy white blossoms in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest without sacrificing structure.
Screening: Naturally full canopy makes it an effective privacy screen or windbreak with far greater refinement than conventional hedge species.
Adaptability: Performs reliably across coastal, subtropical, and temperate climates; tolerates shade and moist conditions with ease.
Wildlife Value: A proven attractor of native birds and pollinators, adding ecological credibility to high-end residential and commercial projects.
Ideal Applications
Privacy Screening: Deploy in runs along property boundaries for a lush, layered screen that matures into a signature landscape feature.
Understorey Planting: Thrives beneath established canopy trees, filling mid-storey voids in structured native plantings.
Courtyards and Atriums: Compact enough for enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces where a refined, evergreen presence is required.
Riparian and Moist Zones: One of few ornamental natives that actively performs in poorly drained or creek-adjacent planting areas.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loams; benefits from organic matter
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months until established, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 5–10m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
