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Melaleuca linarifolia

Description: A small tree, growing up to 10 metres. Distinctive white or creamy white, papery bark and a dense foliage cover. Flowers are white or…

Eucalyptus scoparia

Description: Typically grows to a medium-sized tree with a height of 10-15 m. Will form a lignotuber at the base of the tree. This tree…

Xanthorrhoea johnsonii

Origin: ACT, NSW, SA, VICTORIA & TASMANIA Cultural notes: Extremely slow growing but very hardy and long lived. Maintenance: Prune old grass fronds (skirt) to shape…

Westringia longifolia

Origin: NSW Cultural notes: Well-drained soil and does best in sunny positions with light shade. Maintenance: Prune to shape or when necessary. Tolerates: Tolerant of light…

Westringia glabra

Origin: NSW, VIC. Cultural notes: A hardy plant adaptable to most soils and prefers part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates: Frost and drought tolerant.…

Westringia fruticosa

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: A fast-growing shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partly shaded position. Maintenance Should be pruned after flowering to…

Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Gem’

Origin: HUBRID SPECIES. Cultural notes: Adapts to a wide range of climates and well-drained soils. Prefers full sun. Maintenance Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape.…

Veronia perfoliata

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: A fast-growing shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partly shaded position. Maintenance Should be pruned after flowering to maintain shape…

Tristaniopsis laurina

Description: Formerly known as Tristania laurina, this is a medium-sized tree growing to 15m. The canopy forms a dense cone-shape of glossy dark green leaves, beginning…

Rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’

Origin: MEDITERRANEAN Cultural notes: Does best in hot sunny positions with moist well-drained soil. Maintenance: Ideal to prune it back after flowering to maintain a dense…

Rosmarinus prostrate

Origin: MEDITERRANEAN Cultural notes: Does best in hot sunny positions with moist well-drained soil. Maintenance: Can be pruned and cut back to contain. Tolerates: Drought and frost…

Rosmarinus officinalis

Origin: MEDITERRANEAN Cultural notes: Does best in hot sunny positions with moist well-drained soil. Maintenance: Ideal to prune it back after flowering to maintain a dense…

Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’

Origin: MEDITERRANEAN Cultural notes: Does best in hot sunny positions with moist well-drained soil. Maintenance: Ideal to prune it back after flowering to maintain a dense…

Rhagodia spinescens

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA Cultural notes: A hardy shrub, that prefers well-drained soils in a partly shaded position, but can tolerate full sun.…

Prostanthera rotundifolia

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: A fast-growing shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partly shaded position. Maintenance: Should be pruned after flowering to…

Prostanthera ovalifolia

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: A fast growing shrub that prefers moist, well drained soils in a partly shaded position. Maintenance: Should be pruned after flowering to maintain…

Pittosporum undulatum

Origin: NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: A hardy, adaptable tree that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: This species…

Melaleuca ericifolia

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: As it names suggests this plant does best in moist areas like wetlands and bogs in full sun. Maintenance: This…

Loropetalum chinense

Origin: CHINA AND JAPAN Cultural notes: Prefer rich soil and full sun but can survive in other soil conditions and even clay. Tolerates: Tolerant of frost and…

Lomatia myrocoides

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that is adaptable to a range of climates and soils provided they have reasonable drainage. They prefer dappled…

Leptospermum obovatum

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: A hardy shrub tolerant of most soils provided they are not waterlogged. Can be grown in full sun to heavy shade.…

Leptospermum lanigerum

Origin: ACT, NSW, TAS, VICTORIA, SA Cultural notes: Moderate growth rate, long-lived and very hardy. Will grow in full sun or part shade in most soil…

Leptospermum brevipes

Origin: NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC. Cultural notes: A very hardy and fast-growing shrub adaptable to most soils and positions. Maintenance: Can be lightly pruned to maintain…

Lavandula angustifolia

Origin: Mediterranean. Cultural notes: They do well in many soil conditions, but well-drained soils suit it best in full sunlight too. Maintenance: Prune back after flowering…

Kunzea parvifolium

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC Cultural notes: Can be adapted to certain climates, but is found naturally in more moist woodland soils. Maintenance: Keep moist during dry periods.…

Kunzea obovata

Origin: NSW, QLD Cultural notes: Found only in Northern NSW, it prefers granitic soils. Maintenance: Can be pruned to create a hedge. Tolerates: Can tolerate frosts.…

Kunzea ericoides

Origin: ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES. Cultural notes: Are often found at higher altitudes and close to water, can adapt to most soil conditions. Maintenance: If not close to water,…

Indigofera australis

Origin: All Australian states. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that adapts to full sun or full shade and flowers well in both. It is not fussy…

Hebe ‘Inspiration’

Origin: NEW ZEALAND Cultural notes: Will do well in most soil conditions but does prefer well-drained ones, as well as being in full sun. Maintenance: The shrub…

Hakea salicifolia

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: A hardy and reliable fast-growing plant, suitable for most soils and climates. Particularly suited to temperate and sub-tropical areas. It prefers…

Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Origin: CULTIVAR. Cultural notes: Hardy in temperate climates. Adaptable to most soils with free drainage. Grow in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain…

Grevillea lanigera

Origin: NSW. Vic. Cultural notes: A very hardy plant that prefers a sunny position and well-drained soils in cooler climates. Dislikes humidity. Maintenance: Can be pruned to…

Grevillea juniperina

Origin: ACT, NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: Long-lived, hardy and adaptable to a range of soils and climates. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Maintenance: Prune…

Grevillea ‘Canberra Gem’

Origin: CULTIVAR OF G. JUNIPERINA X G. ROSMARINIFOLIA Cultural notes: A plant accepting of most soil types but preferring well-drained soils in full sun. Maintenance: Pruning and…

Grevillea ‘Forest Rambler’

Origin: CULTIVAR Cultural notes: A hardy plant accepting of most soils. Prefers full sun. Maintenance: Prune lightly if required. Tolerates: Frost and drought tolerant. Flowering season: Spring. Flower colour: Yellow to…

Eucalyptus viminalis

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA. Cultural notes: Prefers moist fertile soils in full sun. Drier conditions will stunt the growth of the tree. Tolerates: Frost tolerant, moderately…

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

Description: A medium-sized tree growing to 30m in height. The thick, fibrous bark is deeply furrowed and black on the outer surface, showing a deep red-brown…

Eucalyptus rossii

Description: A medium-sized tree growing to 18 metres. This tree has a V-shaped canopy and will form a lignotuber at the base of the tree.…

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Description: A medium-sized, often wide-spreading tree, growing to 25m in height. Rough fibrous grey to brown bark may or may not be shed annually to…

Eucalyptus pauciflora

Description: A small to medium-sized tree growing to 30m in lowland areas. This tree has an oval-shaped canopy. The alpine variety, E.p. niphophila, only reaches…

Eucalyptus melliodora

Description: A medium to large-sized tree, growing to 30m with an oval-shaped canopy. A broad crown to 25m in width. The branches often have a…

Eucalyptus mannifera

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: Found naturally in poorer, well-drained soils. This species prefers an open sunny position. Maintenance: As the common name brittle gum…

Eucalyptus macrorhyncha

Description: A large tree, growing to 35m a with rounded canopy spreading to 20m. Thick fibrous red-brown bark that has deep furrows and glossy green…

Eucalyptus elata

Description: This is a large native Eucalypt with a V-shaped canopy with lightly drooping foliage. It is known for its tall, straight trunk feature bark.…

Eucalyptus cinerea

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: Adaptable to a range of soil types and shows some tolerance to temporary waterlogging. Prefers a sunny position. Maintenance: Benefits from formative…

Eucalyptus bridgesiana

Description: A medium-sized tree that grows to 25 metres in height. Course grey fibrous bark on the trunk and larger branches. Glossy dark green lance-shaped…

Eucalyptus blakelyi

Description: A medium to large tree growing to 25m in height with a loose V-shaped canopy. Smooth, grey bark mottled with patches of white, grey-blue,…

Eucalyptus bicostata

Origin: NSW, VIC. Cultural notes: Requires a sunny position, preferably in moist reasonably fertile soils. Will tolerate dryer conditions once established. Maintenance: Juvenile foliage is susceptible to damage…

Dodonea viscosa

Origin: ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES. Cultural notes: Hardy and fast growing. Prefers well drained soils in an open, sunny position. Maintenance: Can be tip pruned to maintain bushy growth.…

Davesia mimosoides

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, Qld. Cultural notes: Prefers well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Responds well to light pruning after flowering and a native…

Crowea exalata

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: Likes well-drained, mulched soil in full sun or part shade with some protection. Maintenance: Can be pruned to promote a…

Correa reflexa

Origin: NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA. Cultural notes: Very hardy, prefers well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. The low growing coastal forms are often…

Correa pulchella

Origin: SA. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that prefers full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. Maintenance: This can be pruned to maintain shape and…

Correa glabra

Origin: NSW, QLD, VIC, SA. Cultural notes: Prefers well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates: Tolerant of drought and…

Correa decumbens

Origin: South Australia Cultural notes: Grow full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Maintenance: Prune to maintain shape. Tolerates: Frost and drought tolerant. Flowering season: Winter, year-round depending…

Correa alba

Origin: COASTAL NSW, VIC, TAS, SA. Cultural notes: A very hardy plant naturally occurring in coastal areas. Grow in full sun or part shade in well-drained…

Coleonema pulchrum

Origin: SOUTH AFRICA Cultural notes: Does best in well drained soils with full sun. Maintenance: Can be pruned to shape, water well until properly established. Tolerates: Can…

Cistus landaniferus

Origin: EUROPE Cultural notes: Well-drained soils preferably in full sun, and water regularly until established. Maintenance: Can be pruned to promote a bushy habit. Tolerates: Drought and…

Choisiya ternata

Origin: MEXICO Cultural notes: Prefers well-drained soils with either partial shade or full sun. Maintenance:  Be careful to not overwater it, let the roots drain in…

Cassinia longifolia

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: A fast-growing and adaptable plant. Prefers moist but well-drained soils in part or full shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned periodically…

Callistemon viminalis

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: Very hardy plant that requires full sun. Accepting of most soils including those with poor drainage. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to…

Callistemon subulatus

Origin: NSW, VIC. Cultural notes: Very hardy shrub accepting of most soils including those with poor drainage. Prefers a sunny location. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to…

Callistemon sieberi

Origin: NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT, SA Cultural notes: Full sun, most soil conditions, fast-growing, long lived, very hardy. Maintenance: May be pruned annually to maintain a…

Callistemon pallidus

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD. Cultural notes: Hardy plant accepting of most soils, requires a sunny position. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape. Tolerates: Tolerates…

Callistemon citrinus

Origin: NSW, QLD, VIC Cultural notes: A very hardy plant accepting of wet conditions and preferring an open sunny position. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flower…

Bursaria spinosa

Origin: NSW, ACT Cultural notes: Prefers more clay-like soils and alpine areas but is very hardy and will grow most places. Maintenance: It can be cut back if…

Banksia spinulosa

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: A very hardy shrub that prefers well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates: Tolerant…

Banksia marginata

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that requires well-drained soils. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Some forms will…

Banksia integrifolia

Description: This Beautiful Banksia is a medium shrub tree with a spreading canopy and gorgeous lemon-coloured flowers filled with nectar, making it wildlife attracting. It…

Banksia ericifolia dwarf

Origin: NSW. Cultural notes: A very hardy shrub in most climates and soils but requiring good drainage. Grow in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned…

Banksia ericifolia

Origin: NSW. Cultural notes: A very hardy shrub in most climates and soils but requiring good drainage. Grow in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be…

Banksia ‘giant candles’

Origin: HYBRID SPECIES. Cultural notes: A tough and vigorous plant that prefers well-drained soils in full sun. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates: Tolerant of drought,…

Baeckea virgata dwarf

Origin: QLD. Cultural notes: Prefers a lightly shaded position in well-drained soils. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Tolerates: Tolerant of…

Baeckea virgata

Origin: QLD. Cultural notes: Prefers a lightly shaded position in well-drained soils. Maintenance: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Tolerates: Tolerant of…

Allocasuarina cunninghamiana

Description: A medium to large-sized tree growing to 35m and spreading 10m. It has dense furrowed grey-brown bark and drooping grey-green needle-like foliage. Origin: NSW, ACT,…

Allocasuarina littoralis

Description: An erect, small to medium-sized tree, growing to 10 metres in height. It has ascending branches and the foliage is greyish-green needle-like branchlets. It…

Acacia rubida

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD. Cultural notes: Very hardy, a good pioneer species for disturbed sites. Adaptable to most soils, prefers a sunny position. Maintenance: Little or…

Acacia pravissima

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC. Cultural notes: A hardy plant adaptable to most soils provided they are free draining. Prefers an open sunny position. Tolerates: Frost and drought tolerant.…

Acacia mearnsii

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that adapts to most soil types. Grow in full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can suffer serious…

Acacia floribunda

Origin: NSW, QLD, VIC. Cultural notes: Adaptable to most soils and prefers a shaded position. It naturally occurs along watercourses or where there is consistent water…

Acacia dealbata

Origin: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS. Cultural notes: A hardy plant adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. Prefers a sunny position with good drainage.…

Acacia cultriformis

Origin: NSW, QLD. Cultural notes: A hardy plant that is happiest in a well-drained sunny position. Maintenance: Prune as required to maintain shape. Tolerates: Tolerant of frost,…

Acacia cognata

Origin: NSW, VIC Cultural notes: Prefers moist, well-drained soils in a partly shaded position. Tolerates: Frost tolerant. Flowering season: Spring. Flower colour: Creamy yellow ball-shaped flowers. Not as…

Acacia boormanii

Origin: NSW, VIC. Cultural notes: Adaptable to a range of climates and soils provided they are free draining. Prefers full sun or light shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned…

Abelia grandiflora

Origin: HYBRID Cultural notes: Does well in most climates, prefers to have well-drained soil and either full sun or part shade. Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain…