Astelia chathamica (Silver Spear)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Grass, Evergreen
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours	Grey-silver Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost Tender, Drought Tolerant, Tender Exotic
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.