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Half and Quarter Standards

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Callistemon Captain Cook 5 Litre Pot 1/4 Standard

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Callistemon 'Captain Cook' – A Vibrant, Compact Bottlebrush with Stunning Red Flowers Callistemon 'Captain Cook' is a striking, compact shrub known...

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Callistemon Splendens Half Standard 10 Litre Pot

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Callistemon 'Splendens' – A Striking, Vibrant Bottlebrush with Bold Red Blooms Callistemon 'Splendens', commonly known as Red Bottlebrush, is a cap...

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Callistemon Splendens Quarter Standard 15 Litre Pot

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Callistemon 'Splendens' – A Striking, Vibrant Bottlebrush with Bold Red Blooms Callistemon 'Splendens', commonly known as Red Bottlebrush, is a cap...

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Cryptomeria Japonica Half Standard 18 Litre Pot

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Cryptomeria japonica Half Standard – Elegant, Evergreen Focal Point for Your Garden Cryptomeria japonica Half Standard is a striking evergreen tree...

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Elaeagnus Ebbingei Pleached 1/2 Standard

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New compact form of this evergreen shrub with glossy, grey-green leaves, silver beneath. Bears small, fragrant, white flowers in autumn. Good scree...

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Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 20 Litre Pot

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Elaeagnus or Spotted Oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...

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Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 7.5 Litre Pot

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Elaeagnus or Spotted Oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...

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Elaeagnus x Vivileg Half Standard 20 Litre Pot

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Elaeagnus or spotted oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...

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Euonymus japonicus Aureus 1/2 Standard 12 Litre Pot

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Euonymus or japanese spindle are compact, evergreen shrubs. They are grown for their attractive colourful foliage and Autumn colours, leaves are si...

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Euonymus japonicus Bravo 7 Litre 1/4 Standard

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Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’ – Elegant, Variegated Evergreen for Year-Round Interest Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’ is a versatile, evergreen shrub prize...

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Ilex Aquifolium Argentea Marginata 20 Litre 1/2 Standard 110cm Stem

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Ilex or holly is a huge family with many different varieties. They can be evergreen shrubs or trees, they differ so much depending on the variety a...

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Ilex Aquifolium Argentea Marginata 35 Litre 1/2 Standard

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Ilex or holly is a huge family with many different varieties. They can be evergreen shrubs or trees, they differ so much depending on the variety a...

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Ilex Crenata Kinme 1/2 Standard 10 Litre Pot 80cm Stem

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Ilex Crenata 'Kinme' is a beautiful and compact evergreen shrub, perfect for adding year-round interest to your garden. Known for its small, dark g...

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Ilex Meserveae Blue Maid 1/4 Standard 6 Litre Pot

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Ilex or holly is a huge family with many different varieties.They can be evergreen shrubs or trees, they differ so much depending on the variety as...

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Laurus Nobilis 1/2 Standard 40 Litre Pot 80cm Stem 80/85cm Head

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Laurus Nobilis are also known as bay laurels and form a large shrub or tree. They are evergreen and have glossy, aromatic leaves. These leaves are ...

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Laurus Nobilis 1/2 Std 20 Litre Pot 80cm Stem 70/75cm Head

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Laurus nobilis – The Classic Bay Laurel: A Fragrant Evergreen Beauty Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is an elegant evergreen shrub th...

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Laurus Nobilis 1/4 Standard 20 Litre Pot 50cm Stem 50/55cm Head

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Laurus nobilis – Bay Laurel: A Timeless Evergreen with Aromatic Elegance Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a versatile and fragrant ...

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Laurus Nobilis 1/4 Standard 35 Litre Pot 50cm Stem 80/85cm Head

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Laurus nobilis – Bay Laurel: A Timeless Evergreen with Aromatic Elegance Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a versatile and fragrant ...

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Laurus Nobilis 1/4 Standard 5 Litre Pot 50cm Stem

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Laurus nobilis – Bay Laurel: A Timeless Evergreen with Aromatic Elegance Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a versatile and fragrant ...

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Laurus Nobilis 10 Litre Pot 1/4 Standard 60cm Spiral Stem

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Laurus nobilis – Bay Laurel: A Timeless Evergreen with Aromatic Elegance Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a versatile and fragrant ...

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Laurus Nobilis 7 Litre Pot 1/4 Standard 60cm Stem

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Laurus nobilis – Bay Laurel: A Timeless Evergreen with Aromatic Elegance Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Bay Laurel, is a versatile and fragrant ...

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Laurus Nobilis Mini Standard 2 Litre Pot

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Laurus Nobilis are also known as bay laurels and form a large shrub or tree.They are evergreen and have glossy, aromatic leaves. These leaves are o...

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Ligustrum Delavayanum 1/2 Standard 18 Litre Pot

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Ligustrum Delavayanum or ionandrum is a great plant for topiary. It can be quickly grown and shaped into all manner of shapes and sizes. They have ...

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Ligustrum Delavayanum 1/4 Standard 18 Litre Pot

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Ligustrum Delavayanum or ionandrum is a great plant for topiary. It can be quickly grown and shaped into all manner of shapes and sizes. They have ...

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Magnolia Susan 25 Litre Pot Half Standard

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Magnolia 'Susan' – Susan Magnolia Hedging Magnolia 'Susan' is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its stunning, deep purple-pink flowers that...

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Olea Europea - Olive 1/2 Standard 40cm Spiral Stem

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Olea europaea – Olive ½ Standard (40cm Spiral Stem)Add a twist of the Med to your garden – literally! This eye-catching Olive tree boasts a stylish...

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Olea Europea - Olive 1/2 Standard 7 Litre Pot 100 cm Stem

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Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your garden with our Olea europaea (Olive Tree) Half Standard in a 7 Litre Pot. With its 100cm clear stem and...

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Olea Europea - Olive 1/4 Standard 7 Litre Pot 40/50cm Stem

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The Olea Europaea - Olive 1/4 Standard is an elegant and charming addition to any garden or patio, celebrated for its graceful, elevated structure ...

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Olea Europea - Olive Mini Standard 3 Litre Pot 40/50 cm Stem

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Olea europaea – Olive Mini Standard (3 Litre Pot, 40/50cm Stem) Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your patio, balcony, or garden with this char...

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Olea Europea - Olive Mini Standard 4 Litre Pot 40 cm Stem

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Olea are small or medium sized evergreen trees with simple, opposite leathery leaves. Flowers are in terminal or axillary panicles and are small, w...

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Olea Europea Or Olive Tree Heavy 70cm Stem

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Olea europaea – Olive Tree (Heavy Standard, 70cm Stem) Add timeless Mediterranean elegance to your garden with this Heavy Standard Olive Tree, feat...

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Photinia Robusta Compacta 1/4 Standard 7 Litre Pot

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Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ – Hardy, Compact Evergreen for Year-Round Colour Photinia ‘Robusta Compacta’ is a dense, evergreen shrub known for its ...

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Pinus Carstons Wintergold 15 Litre Pot 50cm Stem

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Pinus mugo ‘Carsten’s Wintergold’ – A Striking Dwarf Pine with Golden Winter Foliage Pinus mugo ‘Carsten’s Wintergold’ is a compact, slow-growing d...

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Pinus Nigra Brepo 25 Litre Pot Quarter Standard

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Pinus nigra 'Brepo' – A Hardy Dwarf Pine with Dark Green, Dense Foliage Pinus nigra 'Brepo' is a compact, slow-growing dwarf variety of the Black P...

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Pinus Sylvestris Watereri 20 Litre Pot Quarter Standard

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Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' – A Compact, Hardy Pine for Year-Round Interest Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri' is a slow-growing, compact cultivar of Scot...

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Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' 18 Litre Pot

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Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' – A Striking, Robust Pine for Year-Round Interest Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is a bold, upright variety of Japan...

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Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' 8 Litre Pot

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Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' – A Striking, Robust Pine for Year-Round Interest Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' is a bold, upright variety of Japan...

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Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia Half Standard 110cm Stem

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Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Half Standard – A Stylish and Compact Evergreen for Elegant Garden Features Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Half ...

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Prunus Lusitanica Angustifolia Half Standard Pleached Tree 10/12G

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Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Half Standard Pleached Tree – A Stylish and Compact Evergreen for Elegant Garden Features Prunus lusitanica 'Angus...

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Prunus Lusitanica Brenelia 25 Litre Pot 1/2 Standard

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Brenelia is a very hardy form of Portuguese laurel that also grows a little faster, in a very tidy manner with much redder stems. Brenelia has a gr...

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Mini Standard 3 Litre Pot

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Rosmarinus - rosemary - are a heavenly fragrant perennial. It has thin bright green foliage contrasting white on the reverse giving the whole plan...

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Salix Caprea Kilmarnock 1/2 Standard 5 Litre Pot 110cm Stem

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alix caprea 'Kilmarnock' – A Charming Weeping Willow with Early Spring Charm Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', commonly known as the Kilmarnock Willow or ...

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Salix Caprea Kilmarnock 5 Litre Pot 1/2 Standard Stem 80cm

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Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' – A Charming Weeping Willow with Early Spring Charm Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', commonly known as the Kilmarnock Willow or...

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Salix in. Flamingo 5 Litre Pot 1/2 Standard 80/90cm Stem

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Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Flamingo Willow) – A Striking Shrub with Colorful Foliage Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki', commonly known as Flaming...

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Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki Flamingo 5 Litre Pot 90/100cm Stem

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Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Flamingo Willow) – A Striking Shrub with Colorful Foliage Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki', commonly known a...

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Viburnum Tinus Half Standard 25 Litre Pot

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Viburnum are evergreen or deciduous shrubs with dense, green foliage and lovely star-shaped flowers which bloom from late Winter until the Spring. ...

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Half and Quarter Standards are sophisticated and formal additions to any garden or landscape, renowned for their refined, upright shapes. These topiary specimens are meticulously shaped from smaller trees or shrubs, creating a striking vertical presence that enhances your outdoor space. Standards are typically crafted by establishing a straight trunk to about 1 to 2 meters in height, and then developing a well-formed head at the top. This can be accomplished with a single plant or by grafting onto a sturdier root and stem stock. 

Where Should I Place My Half and Quarter Standards? 

These topiary forms thrive in a range of conditions but perform best in locations with partial shade to full sun. It’s essential to plant them in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots. Soil that retains moisture effectively is ideal, and a soaker hose can help maintain consistent moisture levels, especially during dry periods. 

Growth

The growth of half and quarter standards has been impressive, highlighting their increasing popularity and versatility in garden design and landscaping. These compact yet elegant tree forms, such as those available from Grasslands, are perfect for smaller spaces and urban environments where traditional tree planting may not be feasible. Half standards, with their well-balanced canopy and sturdy trunk, offer a striking focal point while remaining manageable in size, making them ideal for formal gardens and smaller residential areas.

Quarter standards, being even more compact, integrate seamlessly into tighter spaces and provide a touch of greenery without overwhelming the area. This trend towards more adaptable and space-efficient tree forms reflects a broader movement towards creating functional yet visually appealing outdoor environments. As homeowners and landscapers aim to make the most of limited space while enhancing aesthetic appeal, the demand for half and quarter-standards continues to grow.

Caring Tips for Half and Quarter Standards

Watering Half and Quarter Standards

Watering Half and Quarter Standards involves regular deep watering to ensure the roots stay healthy. Water thoroughly once or twice a week, adjusting based on weather conditions. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods, and reduce in cooler or rainy seasons. Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged, checking a few inches below the surface to gauge moisture levels. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture but should be kept a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot. In winter, reduce watering, only providing it if the soil is dry. This approach helps maintain the health and appearance of your standards.

Pruning Half and Quarter Standards

Half and Quarter Standards are moderately growing, making them manageable with regular, though less frequent, pruning. Regular pruning is essential to maintain their elegant columnar shapes and ensure healthy growth. To preserve their formal appearance, trim away any weak, dead, or protruding branches and remove debris from the base. Use sharp shears to maintain the clean, defined lines of the topiary. A thorough trim, typically done in late winter or early spring, along with periodic touch-ups throughout the growing season, will keep your standards looking pristine.

Feeding Half and Quarter Standards

Fertilising Half and Quarter Standards involves using a balanced, slow-release fertiliser during the growing season to promote healthy growth. Apply the fertiliser in early spring and again in mid-summer, following the package instructions for the appropriate amount based on the tree's size. Spread the fertiliser evenly around the base of the tree, avoiding direct contact with the trunk. Water the area thoroughly after application to help the nutrients penetrate the soil. Additionally, consider using a high-potassium fertiliser in late summer to prepare the trees for winter. Proper fertilisation ensures your standards stay vibrant and strong.

Signs of Pests and Disease

Powdery Mildew

A fungal disease that appears as a white, powdery coating on leaves and stems, often thriving in warm, dry conditions with poor air circulation.

Root Rot

Caused by overwatering or poorly draining soil, root rot results in soggy soil and decaying roots, which can cause wilting and leaf drop.

Phytophtora

A fungal pathogen leading to root rot and potential tree instability.

Spider Mites

These tiny pests cause stippling or a speckled appearance on leaves and can lead to webbing. They thrive in dry, dusty conditions.

Aphids

Small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap, causing curling or distortion of leaves. They can also excrete honeydew, leading to sooty mould.

Scale Insects

These pests attach themselves to stems and leaves and feed on sap, appearing as small, immobile bumps on the plant.

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