Question for All landscaping gurus

Do these trees, plants, bamboo look healthy? Landscaper said they are fine and to be planted next Wednesday. He said he's killing all the weeds first, then will add new soil with a bunch of nutrients.

Anything I need to pay attention to/ask/question Landscaper?

TIA!

 

Looks good. They all tough plants and the weather is quite good to keep them there.

Once in the ground they will establish and make your courtyard look fantastic.

 

Thanks...I was a little worried about the one that looks 'twiggy'. I assume once in ground it will grow well.

Also, will those olive trees give olives? I've been told different things.

 

We are in autumn, so deciduous trees will drop all leaves.

Not an expert in olive trees, they are pretty sturdy and if it can get enough sun then should be ok.

I live where lots of old Greek migrants have planted olive trees everywhere. It's cool but it's easier to just buy the olives from woolies

 

Olive trees take a long time to mature & start producing olives. With the right weather & time, they will produce olives.
The rest of the selections look good. Your landscaper seems knowledgable & has chosen plants that are hardy and can take on the weather & drought tolerant too. Good choices!

 

Thanks! Reassuring. I'm the idiot who asked for 3 olive trees. They are planned to be put in festive pots on the courtyard. thanks for your feedback. Does the blueberry ash and crape mertle look OK?

 

Thanks. Yeah the trees weren't purchased with Tue intention for getting olives per se, just as part Tue plan to be potted in the courtyard.

 

Also, how long do you reckon it'll take for those clumping bamboo to form a nice privacy wall? Currently around 6m but not thick.

 

Not a mistake at all IMHO Sackie. We have just bought 3x Olive trees for our place in Brisbane. Comments from others are correct from what I understand, but even if you don't plan to harvest the grey/green foliage is just beautiful to look at. Make sure you get decent sized pots and premium soil and you should be good to go. They can grow pretty quickly when younger, but definitely slow growers as they mature. Larger pots will also lift the plant height another few inches which really enhances the look.

 

Thanks for your feedback mate. We'll get 3 large pots. Do they require another plant to pollinate?

 

Crepe myrtle are deciduous so don’t stress if (when) they lose their leaves.

 

Thanks!

 

It's this one.

 

Agree with geoffw's response. Plenty of info online, just search based on variety as they all have their quirks. Ours do better with another variety nearby apparently, but would still fruit without this. They also fruit young and can handle SEQ climate, so was an easy choice (Arbequina) for us.

 

Sackie - not 100% sure but I think Olea Europa and Arbequina might actually be different names for the same variety. If so then self-pollinating, but cross-pollination should see an improved yield.

 

Thanks! I'll ask my landscaper next week about what plant to put near it for better growth.