FROG HOLLOW NURSERYThe Native Garden
NATIVE PLANT LIST-2012
Welcome to our native plant catalogue for 2012. These plants are available direct from our
nursery or (a selection) from our retail outlet at the Old Trading Store, Premaydena, TASMANIA.
General notes:
 Our nursery specialises in Tasmanian natives, particularly those from the Tasman
Peninsula in the SE of the state.
 All plants are grown by us at our nursery at Saltwater River; many are from seed
collected locally (on the Tasman Peninsula). If something is not on the list, we may be
able to grow it for you (This list is continuously being added to as we trial new species)
 Species listed come from a variety of environments, including coastal heath, grassland,
and moist rainforest. We can advise on the best species selection for your particular
environment.
 Plants are fully weather-hardened to ensure good tolerance to local conditions
 Some species are available in a range of sizes:
 i.e: tubestock, 4-, 6-, 10-, and 12-inch round pots (availability will vary).
 Bulk orders (and most tree species) are generally only available as tubestock.
 Some species sell out early in the main planting season (late autumn-winter-early
spring); we can grow to order to avoid disappointment.
 We offer discounts for bulk orders, please contact us for current prices.
 We also stock mulch mats, tree guards, bamboo and hardwood stakes
Plant Care:
 Unless otherwise stated, natives generally require well-drained soils and a sunny
position.
 Avoid the use of high phosphate fertilizers (such as superphosphate and fresh chicken
manure); these will kill some sensitive varieties.
 Slow-release fertilizers (such as “blood and bone”) can be applied at the suggested rate,
however, fertilizer is not generally required during the first 6-12 months of growth and
should never be added to the planting hole. Many natives will grow happily with little or
no feeding.
 Tip-pruning is highly recommended. This promotes bushier plants and more flowers. A
light pruning often (simply pinch out the main growing tips) is much better than a single,
severe pruning. Following flowering is the optimum time.
 Many species benefit from mulch mats (weed control and moisture retention) and
guarding with plastic sleeves (wind and browsing protection), especially during their first
year.
 Keep water up to newly planted trees, particularly over the summer months or if wilting
of foliage is noticed. If trees are planted during winter (the optimal time), a single
watering at planting time is usually enough.
Prices: (current at 01/03/12)
Tubestock: 0-100
$2.00ea
101-1000
$1.80ea
1001+
$1.50ea
Round Pots: 4" pot
6" pot
$7.00ea
10" pot
$20.00ea
$5.00ea
Miscellenous:
Mulch mats
$0.70ea
Bamboo stakes
$0.30ea
Plastic tree guards $0.60ea
Hardwood stakes
$0.60ea
Corflute guards
$1.40ea
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TASMANIAN NATIVES
VINES:
Billardiera longiflora
Climbing Blueberry
Moderately sparse vine to 2m with green bell flowers, followed by large, striking purple berries. Well
drained site in light shade.
Clematis aristata
Old Man’s Beard
Vine growing 1-3m with glossy, dark green leaves and masses of starry white flowers in spring-summer.
Decorative, fluffy seeds. Moist to well drained, shaded sites.
Comesperma volubile Blue Love Creeper
Delicate, almost leafless climber growing 0.5-1m. Sprays of intense, sky blue flowers appear in spring.
Prefers well drained soils in a lightly shaded position.
GROUNDCOVERS:
Carpobrotus rossii
Pigface
Succulent groundcover with trailing stems, triangular green leaves and showy, cerise-purple flowers.
Excellent plant for harsh coastal situations. Well drained, dry coastal and sandy sites in full sun. Spreads
1-2m.
Hibbertia empetrifolia Scrambling Guinea Flower
Sprawling groundcover or low shrub with long, wiry stems, dark green leaves and masses of very showy,
bright yellow flowers in spring. 0.3-0.6mx1-2m. Attractive when grown through other shrubs. Well drained
to moist, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Kennedia prostrata
Running Postman
Groundcover with thin trailing stems, rounded clover-like leaves and bright scarlet pea flowers. Dry, well
drained and coastal sites. Spreads 1-1.5m.
Viola hederacea
Native Violet
Dense spreading groundcover with trailing stems, rounded leaves and purple and white flowers. Prefers a
moist, lightly shaded position.
GRASSES AND TUFTED PLANTS:
Baloskion tetraphyllum
(=Restio tetraphyllus) Tassel Cordrush
Tall, clumping plant for moist ground with beautiful feathery green foliage and attractive, slender bamboolike stems. 1-1.5mx1m. Sun to part shade.
Bulbine bulbosa
Bulbine Lily
Lily with long, tubular leaves and spikes of bright yellow flowers in spring. 0.3-0.5mx0.2-0.4m. Well
drained to dry, sunny to partly shaded sites or in a pot.
Carex apressa
Tall Sedge
Hardy sedge forming dense clumps. 1mx1m. Leaves with sharp cutting edges. Brown flower spikes. Moist
or poorly drained soils in a sunny position.
Dianella tasmanica
Tasman Flax Lily
Spreading plant forming large clumps with long, strap-like leaves. Long sprays of blue flowers are
followed by showy purple berries. 1.5mx0.5-2+m. Grows well in dry shade (eg. under established trees).
Hardy in most soils in part to full shade.
Dichopogon strictus
Chocolate Lily
Lily with soft, grass-like leaves and purple flowers on spikes in spring. Tends to die back over summer.
0.2-0.3mx0.1-0.2m. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites or in a pot.
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Diplarrena latifolia
West Coast Flag Iris
Clump-forming plant with strap leaves. Showy white iris flowers with deep purple and yellow markings.
0.6mx0.4m. Moist, well drained, sunny sites.
Diplarrena moraea
White Flag Iris
Clumping, strap-leaved plant with white iris flowers on long stems. 1mx0.4m. Prefers well drained to dry
soils in sun or light shade.
Lomandra longifolia
Sagg
Hardy and versatile clumping plant with light green, strap-like leaves. Spiny creamy-brown flower spikes
in spring. 1mx1m. Well drained to dry soils in full sun to light shade.
Isolepis nodosa
Knobby Club Rush
Clumping plant with long, narrow grass-like leaves. Globular brown flowers develop in leaf ends in spring.
0.6mx1m. Tolerates a wide range of conditions, including wet, brackish, and well drained soils and
coastal sites. Full sun.
Patersonia fragilis
Short Purple Flag
Low, tufted plant with grey-green strap leaves. Purple iris flowers on short stems in summer. 0.4mx0.4m.
Moist, well drained soil in a sunny position.
Poa labillardierei
Silver Tussock Grass
Tall grass forming clumps with cascading foliage to 1m. Greenish-brown flower plumes in spring. Moist,
well drained to dry soil in a sunny to lightly shaded position.
Poa poiformis Coastal Tussock Grass
Tall tussock to 0.9m with green foliage and brownish flower spikes in spring. Well drained, dry and
coastal sites in sun or light shade.
Poa rodwayi
Velvet Tussock Grass
Low, dense tufting grass to 0.4m. Velvety-soft, green foliage. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Stylidium graminifolium Trigger Plant
Short, tufting plant with thin strap leaves, often with a pinkish tinge. Attractive dark pink flower spikes. 0.20.4mx 0.3m. Reliable in a pot or plant in a well drained, sunny site.
Themeda triandra
Kangaroo Grass
Summer growing, soft-foliaged grass to 0.8m. Bronze, triangular flower heads droop from long stems.
Well drained soil in sun or light shade.
Xanthorrhea australis Grass Tree
Very slow growing, exceedingly long-lived plant. Long, grass-like foliage is bright green. May develop a
dark trunk over time. Tall, spear-like flower spikes occur in spring-summer and are covered in tiny white
flowers that are very attractive to nectar-feeding birds. 0.4-3mx0.5-2m. Well drained to dry, sandy soils in
a sunny to lightly shaded position.
SMALL PLANTS (1.5m or Less):
Acacia myrtifolia
Myrtle Wattle
Low, spreading wattle with beautiful bronze new foliage and sprays of round, creamy flowers in spring. 11.5mx1.5m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Acacia suaveolens
Sweet Wattle
Low, open shrub with grey-green foliage and sweetly-scented cream flower spikes in winter-spring.
1.5x2-3m. Well drained and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Aotus ericoides
Golden Pea
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Low, bushy plant with golden yellow and red pea flowers. 1mx1m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Banksia marginata
‘Coastal Spread’
Dense, low growing form with small leaves and compact yellow flower spikes. Bird attracting. 1mx2-3m.
Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
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Bossiaea cinerea
Showy Bossiaea
Low, spreading shrub with yellow and red pea flowers. 1mx0.5m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Bracteantha subundulata
Showy Everlasting
Attractive, large golden everlasting daisy flowers. 0.6mx0.4m. Lives up to 5 years. May gently self-seed.
Well drained soils in a sunny position.
Calocephalus citreus
Lemon Beauty Heads
Low tufted perennial with long, silvery leaves and lemon-yellow, globular flowers on slender stems in
spring-summer. Suitable for rockeries and containers. Good cut flower. 0.3mx0.2-0.5m. Well drained,
coastal, sunny sites.
Calytrix tetragona
Fringe Myrtle
Fine-leaved bushy shrub with masses of white, starry flowers in spring. Attractive, spiky seed heads.
1mx1m. Well drained and coastal sites in full sun.
Coastal Pink: Spreading form with pink, starry flowers. 1mx1.5m.
Chrysocephalum apiculatum
Yellow Buttons
Perennial with silvery foliage and bright yellow flower clusters in spring-summer. 0.2mx0.3m. Excellent
ground cover. Prune lightly after flowering. Well drained, dry and coastal soils in full sun.
Correa alba
White Correa
Dense, spreading shrub with soft, rounded, grey-green leaves and starry white flowers in spring. 0.51.5mx2-3m. Bird attracting. Forms an excellent low hedge or screen. Well drained, dry and coastal sites
in full sun.
Correa reflexa Correa
Low, bushy shrubs with tubular flowers in various colours (red, pink, green, cream and bi-coloured). Well
drained and coastal soils in sun to light shade.
Brady’s Bonanza: Bushy shrub with slender, red and green bells. 0.6mx1m.
Coastal Green: Low, spreading form with lime green bells. 0.6mx1.5m.
Dazzler Range: Tall shrub with fine foliage and long, narrow green bells. 1mx1m.
Northern Belle: Low spreading shrub with silvery-green foliage. Large, bi-coloured, pink and
cream bells. 0.6mx1.5m.
Tall Green: Tall form with furry new growth, slender green bells. 1.5mx1m.
Grevillea australis
Southern Grevillea ‘Spreading Form’
Low, spreading form. 0.5mx2m. Scented white flowers. Well drained, sunny sites.
Helichrysum scorpioides
Creeping Everlasting
Low, suckering, grey-green plant with yellow daisy flowers on stems above the foliage in spring-summer.
0.2mx0.5m. Well drained, coastal, sunny sites.
Indigofera australis
Native Indigo
Shrubby plant with blue-green, compound leaves and showy spikes of purple pea flowers in spring.
1.5mx1.5m. Prune regularly after flowering to maintain bushiness. Plant several plants in a clump for a
beautiful display. Well drained to dry soils in a lightly shaded position.
Leptospermum scoparium
‘Jim’s Rocky Rambler’
Low and dense, spreading form with dark green leaves and white flowers. 0.2-0.5mx1.5m. Well drained
soil in a sunny to lightly shaded position.
Leucochyrsum albicans
Grassland Paperdaisy
Tufted plant with silvery-green, linear leaves. Pink buds followed by white paper daisies. 0.2mx0.3m. Well
drained, sunny sites.
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Leucophyta brownii
Coastal Cushion Bush
Densely rounded shrub with wiry, silvery-grey foliage. Creamy button flowers in spring-summer. 11.5mx1-1.5m. Suitable for hot, dry and coastal sites with well drained soil.
Lomatia tinctoria
Guitar Plant
Endemic plant with fine, ferny foliage and sprays of sweetly scented cream flowers in summer. 0.51mx0.5m. Well drained, lightly shaded sites.
Tasman Peninsula Form: Broad-leafed form.
Melaleuca squarrosa
‘Coastal Carpet’
Spreading, dense foliaged shrub 0.5x1.5m with creamy bottlebrush flowers in spring. Well drained and
coastal sites.
Pelargonium australe Native Geranium
Low, bushy plant with soft, rounded leaves and attractive pink and white flowers in spring-summer.
0.5mx0.5m. Hardy in coastal dunes and well drained, dry, sunny sites. May gently self-seed.
Phebalium daviesii
Davies Phebalium
Very rare, endemic Tasmanian shrub re-discovered in the wild. Dense, fine foliage and masses of starry,
lemon-yellow flowers in spring. 1-1.5mx1-1.5m. Well drained, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Pultenaea juniperina
Prickly Beauty
Bushy understorey shrub with small, prickly leaves. Suckers readily to form dense stands. Small orange
and red pea flowers. 1-1.5mx1-2m. Well drained to dry, lightly shaded sites.
SHRUBS (1.5-6m):
Acacia genistifolia
Spreading Wattle
Prostrate or low growing shrub with prickly, dark green leaves and sprays of golden yellow flowers in
spring. 0.2-2mx1-2m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Acacia mucronata var. mucronata
Narrow Leaf Wattle
Bushy, fast growing shrub with narrow green leaves and pale yellow flower spikes in spring. 3-5mx3-4m.
Moist to well drained sites in sun to light shade. Excellent windbreak species in wetter areas, remaining
bushy to ground level.
Acacia riceana
Rices Wattle
Tall, bushy shrub of wet forests with beautiful weeping branches. Prickly foliage. Yellow flowers in spring.
3-5mx2-4m. Moist to well drained, sunny to shaded sites.
Acacia sophorae
Coastal Wattle
Hardy, spreading shrub with broad, leathery leaves. Yellow flower spikes in spring. 2-3mx4-6m. Excellent
sand stabiliser in coastal sites. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
Acacia stricta Hop Wattle
Bushy shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves and pale lemon flowers in spring. 1.5-2.5mx1-2m. Well
drained and dry, sunny sites.
Acacia verniciflua
Varnish Wattle
Open, fast growing understorey shrub with shiny green leaves. Lemon rod flowers in winter-spring. 25mx2-3m. Well drained to dry, sunny to shaded position.
Acacia verticillata
Prickly Moses
Hardy understorey shrub with prickly, often weeping branch tips. Yellow rod flowers in spring. 2-3mx2-3m.
Well drained to moist soil in a sunny to lightly shaded site.
Allocasuarina crassa
Cape Pillar She-Oak
Endemic to the Cape Pillar region in SE Tasmania. Unique appearance with thick, needle leaves held
upright along long, robust, spreading branches. Dark red tufted flowers on female plants. 4-5mx3-4m.
Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
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Allocasuarina duncanii
Duncan’s She Oak
Rare, conical small tree. Upright needle foliage. 4-6mx1-2m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Allocasuarina monilifera
Necklace She-Oak
Small, bushy shrub with spreading, erect branches. Grey-green needle leaves. 0.5-3mx1-2m. Well
drained to dry, sunny sites.
Banksia marginata
Silver Banksia
Widespread bushy shrub with silver-backed green leaves. Erect yellow flower spikes over much of the
year. Attracts honeyeaters. 3-6mx1-4m. Well drained, dry and coastal sites in sun or light shade.
Banksia serrata
Saw Banksia
Dense shrub restricted to a small region in NW TAS. Large serrated leaves and tall yellowish flower
spikes in spring. Bird attracting. 3-6mx2-4m. Well drained and coastal, sunny sites.
Bedfordia salicina
Blanketleaf
Dense understorey shrub of moist forests and gullies. Narrow leaves with a silvery underside. Yellow
flowers are produced in clusters towards the branch tips in spring. 3-5mx3m. Well drained to moist, sunny
to lightly shaded sites.
Bursaria spinosa
Prickly Box
Bushy shrub with small leaves and prickly stems. Showy clusters of scented white flowers in spring.
Valued for honey production. Attracts butterflies. 2-5mx2-3m. Especially suited to poor, dry soils. Full sun
to light shade.
Callistemon pallidus
Lemon bottlebrush
Dense shrub of coastal heaths and moist gullies. Reddish new growth. Lemon-yellow bottlebrushes in
spring are bird attracting. 2-3mx1-2m. Well drained to moist soils in sunny or lightly shaded sites.
Callistemon viridiflorus Lime bottlebrush
Dense, erect or spreading shrub with small leaves and lime-green brushes in spring-summer. Attracts
honeyeaters. 2-3mx1-2m. Hardy and highly cold tolerant. Moist to well drained, sunny to lightly shaded
sites.
Callitris oblonga
Esk River Pine
Rare pine with attractive blue-green foliage and a dense, rounded habit. Woody seed pods. 3-6mx1-3m.
Beautiful in a pot. Well drained to moist, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Cassinia aculeata
Dolly Bush
Quick growing pioneer species with small, aromatic leaves. Masses of tiny white to pinkish flowers in
showy heads in spring. Short-lived (5-10years). 2-4mx2-3m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Dodonaea filiformis
Fine-leaf Hopbush
Dense, endemic shrub with fine leaves and showy reddish seed pods. 2mx1.5-2m. Well drained to dry
sites in a sunny to lightly shaded position.
Dodonaea viscosa
Hopbush
Dense understorey shrub, widespread throughout the drier parts of the state. Shiny green leaves and
attractive reddish seed pods. 3-5mx2-3m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus risdonii
Risdon Peppermint
Rare, small and slender tree with rounded, blue-grey foliage. Creamy flowers appear in profusion in
spring. Bird attracting. 3-6mx3-5m. Well drained, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Grevillea australis
Southern Grevillea
Fine-leaf, upright form. The only species of Grevillea native to Tasmania. Dense shrub with narrow leaves
and sweetly-scented white flowers in spring-summer. Attracts birds and native bees. 2mx1.5m. Well
drained to moist, sunny sites.
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Hakea epiglottis
Beaked Hakea
Dense, endemic shrub with erect needle leaves and yellow to creamy flowers in spring. 1.5-3mx2m. Well
drained, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Hakea lissosperma
Needle Bush
Bushy upright shrub or small tree. Dense, needle foliage and white flowers in spring. 2-6mx2-3m. Highly
cold tolerant. Well drained to moist soils in a sunny or partly shaded site.
Hakea microcarpa
Small Fruit Hakea
Bushy shrub with erect, needle-like leaves. Creamy white flowers occur along branches in spring. 2mx12m. Tolerates extreme cold. Moist to well drained, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Hakea nodosa
Yellow Hakea
Dense shrub with soft needle leaves. Yellow flowers occur in winter. 2-3mx1-2m. Excellent screen. Well
drained, sunny sites.
Hakea sericea
Pink Hakea
Upright shrub with short needle leaves and masses of pink flowers in winter-early spring. 1-3mx1-2m.
Well drained, dry to moist soils in a sunny position.
Hakea teretifolia
Dagger Hakea
Small to medium, open shrub with stiff, spiky foliage. Showy white flowers in spring. 1.5-3mx1-2m.
Wonderful bird nesting habitat. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Kunzea ambigua
Sweet Kunzea
Fast growing shrub with fine, arching foliage. Masses of fluffy white flowers in spring. 2-4mx2-3m.
Provides a dense screen. Attracts insects and birds. Well drained, sunny sites. Prune after flowering.
Will’s Selection: Dense foliage, upright habit, pinkish buds opening to white flowers.
Leptospermum glaucescens
Glaucous Tea-Tree
Endemic, upright shrub with grey-green foliage and white flowers in summer. 2-3mx2-3m. Moist to well
drained soils in a sunny position.
Leptospermum grandiflorum
Eastern Tea-Tree
Dense, endemic shrub of the east coast of Tasmania. Large white to pale pink flowers in summerautumn. 2-3mx1-2m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Leptospermum lanigerum
Woolly Tea-Tree
Dense shrub with softly hairy, grey-green leaves and showy white flowers in summer. 3-5mx2-3m. Moist
to well drained soils in a sunny to partly shaded position.
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium
Manuka Tea-Tree
Hardy, upright or spreading shrub with fine, pointed leaves. White flowers in summer. 2-3mx1-2m. Well
drained, dry and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Tolerates seasonal waterlogging.
Leptospermum scoparium var. eximium
Spreading Tea-Tree
Endemic to SE Tasmania. Form has broader, dense foliage and a more spreading habit. Masses of bright
white flowers in spring-summer. 1-2mx1-2m. Well drained to dry and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded
sites.
Melaleuca ericifolia
Swamp Paperbark
Large shrub or small tree with fine foliage and small white brushes in spring-summer. Can sucker to form
a dense thicket in moist areas. Papery white bark. 3-6mx 2-5m. Moist to wet, sunny to lightly shaded
sites.
Melaleuca gibbosa
Small-Leaved Paperbark
Shrub with fine, dense foliage and small purple brushes in spring-autumn. 1-2mx1-1.5m. Well drained to
wet soils in a sunny to partly shaded site.
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Melaleuca pustulata
Yellow Paperbark
Dense, endemic shrub with small leaves and yellow brushes in spring. 2-3mx1-2m. Hardy, tolerating well
drained to dry as well as wet soils in a sunny position.
Melaleuca squamea
Purple Honey Myrtle
Bushy, upright shrub with dense foliage and pinky-mauve ball flowers in spring. 2-3mx1-2m. Wet to well
drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
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Melaleuca squarrosa
Scented Paperbark
Dense shrub with crowded foliage and masses of pale yellow brushes in spring. 2-3mx1-2m. Good
screen. Moist, wet or well drained, sunny or partly shaded sites.
Myoporum insulare
Boobialla
Dense, spreading coastal shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers in summer. 2-3mx3-4m. Well
drained to dry and coastal, sunny sites.
Olearia lirata
Shrubby Daisy Bush
Dense, quick-growing shrub with grey-green leaves and masses of white daisy flowers in spring. 2-4mx23m. Well drained to dry soils in a sunny to shaded position.
Olearia phlogopappa
Dusty Daisy Bush
Dense, grey-leaved shrub with showy white daisy flowers. 1.5-2.5mx1m. Well drained, dry and coastal,
sunny sites.
Oxylobium ellipticum
Golden Rosemary
Dense shrub with softly hairy branches and showy orange-yellow flower clusters on branch ends in
spring. 2mx2m. Well drained to moist, lightly shaded sites.
Pittosporum bicolor
Cheese-wood/Tallow-wood
Dense shrub to small tree with narrow leaves. Yellow and reddish-brown bell flowers in spring followed by
sticky red fruit. 3-5mx2-3m. Well drained to moist, lightly shaded sites.
Pomaderris apetala
Dogwood
Understorey shrub or small tree with corrugated leaves and tiny brownish flowers in clusters in spring. 36mx2-4m. Fast growing screen. Well drained to moist, lightly shaded sites.
Pomaderris elliptica
Yellow Dogwood
Understorey shrub of dry forests. Glossy leaves and showy clusters of yellowish flowers in spring. 23mx2-3m. Attractive screen. Well drained to dry and coastal, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Pultenaea daphnoides var. obcordata Native Daphne
Upright, quick-growing shrub with soft leaves and yellow and red pea flowers in spring. 2-3mx1-1.5m.
Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Senecio linearifolius
Fireweed
Fast growing, dense shrub with narrow leaves and bright yellow daisy flowers in showy clusters in spring.
Often regenerates after fire. 1-2mx1-2m. Well drained to moist, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Prune
regularly.
Solanum laciniatum
Kangaroo Apple
Fast growing shrub with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Bright purple flowers in spring are followed by
yellow fruit that are edible when ripe. Used as a bushfood, with similar uses as tomatoes. 1-2mx1-2m.
Well drained, sunny sites.
Westringia brevifolia var. raleighii
Coast Westringia
Dense, endemic shrub with grey-green leaves and white flowers in spring. 1.5-2mx1-2m. Well drained to
dry and coastal, sunny sites.
Westringia rigida
Rigid Coast Westringia
Bushy shrub with stiff, dense foliage and white-mauve flowers in spring-summer. 1-1.5mx1-1.5m.
Excellent coastal hedge. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
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TREES (6m+):
Acacia dealbata
Silver Wattle
Variable large shrub or medium to large tree with silvery-grey, ferny foliage. Showy clusters of golden
flowers in winter-spring. 5-20mx3-8m. Fast growing. Screen, windbreak, timber. Can sucker vigorously if
parent tree is damaged. Well drained to moist, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Acacia mearnsii
Black Wattle
Fast growing, drought tolerant tree with a dark trunk and ferny foliage. Yellow flowers in spring-summer.
Tannin-rich bark traditionally used for tanning. 8-10mx6-10m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Acacia melanoxylon
Blackwood
Fast growing, small to medium tree with dense foliage. Yellow ball flowers in spring. 5-10mx4-8m.
Renowned timber tree. Tall screen or windbreak. Hardy in a range of soils and sites. Moist to well
drained, dry or coastal soils. Sunny or lightly shaded sites.
Allocasuarina littoralis
Bull Oak
Small tree with grey-green needle leaves and dark, furrowed trunk. Rusty brown pollen-bearing branches
in spring-summer are followed by woody seed pods. 3-7mx2-5m. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to
lightly shaded sites.
Allocasuarina verticillata
Drooping She-Oak
Dense coastal tree with grey-green, drooping, needle leaves. Red-brown pollen branches in springsummer are followed be large woody pods. 3-6mx3-6m. Excellent coastal screen or windbreak. Well
drained, dry and coastal sites in sun or light shade.
Callitris rhomboidea
Oyster Bay Pine
Small to medium tree with dense, aromatic foliage and decorative woody seed capsules. Weeping branch
tips. 4-8mx3-4m. Durable timber. Good container plant. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus amygdalina
Brown/Black Peppermint
Attractive medium to tall tree with fine, weeping foliage and rough brown bark. Cream flowers in springsummer. 8-15mx6-10m. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus coccifera
Tasmanian Snow Gum
Beautiful endemic tree with smooth white bark, streaked grey and pink. Thick, blue-grey leaves and white
flowers in summer. 3-10mx3-7m. Highly cold tolerant. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus cordata
Heart-Leaved Silver Gum
Considered one of the most ornamental of the ‘silver’ gums. Small to medium, pyramidal tree with dense
silvery-blue foliage to ground level. Creamy flowers in late summer-autumn. In cultivation, commonly
grows: 5-10mx5-10m. Prefers cool, damp to well drained sites. Sun to light shade.
Eucalyptus delegatensis
Gum-Topped Stringybark
Tall to very tall tree with fibrous bark on the lower trunk, smooth and grey on the upper parts. 20-60mx1015m. Fertile, moist to well drained soils in sun or light shade.
Eucalyptus globulus var. compacta
Compact Blue Gum
Compact, often multi-stemmed small tree with dense, grey-green foliage. Large cream flower clusters in
spring-summer attract birds. 3-10mx4-8m. Fast growing screen or windbreak. Well drained, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus globulus
Tasmanian Blue Gum
Floral emblem of Tasmania. Impressive tall tree with smooth, grey-streaked white bark. Large leathery,
drooping leaves and masses of creamy flowers in spring-summer. Attracts nectar-feeding birds. Honey
and timber tree. 15-60mx12-20m. Well drained, sunny and coastal to moist and sheltered sites.
Eucalyptus obliqua
Stringybark
Tall tree with fibrous brown bark and creamy flowers in summer-autumn. Bird attracting. 7-50mx6-20m.
Valued as a hardwood timber tree. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
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Eucalyptus ovata
Swamp/Black Gum
Medium to large, spreading tree with smooth, grey-white bark above a rough base. Creamy flowers. 825mx5-20m. Excellent in poorly drained soils. Also hardy in well drained, sunny sites.
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Eucalyptus pauciflora Cabbage Gum
Beautiful medium tree with smooth, streaked bark, often weeping branches and white flowers in spring. 815mx6-10m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus pulchella
White Peppermint
Beautiful medium tree with fine, weeping foliage and a smooth white trunk. White flowers in summerautumn. 6-15mx6-12m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus regnans
Mountain Ash
Very tall, majestic tree, widely used for timber. Smooth, grey-streaked white bark. 40-70mx10-20m.
Prefers moist to well drained, fertile soils in high rainfall areas. Sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus sieberi
Tasmanian Ironbark
Ornamental tree with grey-green foliage and dark, furrowed bark. Creamy flowers in spring. 10-15mx810m. Valued for firewood and timber. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus tenuiramis
Silver Peppermint
Attractive, small to medium endemic tree with blue-green foliage and smooth white-grey trunk. Creamywhite flowers in late spring. 8-20mx5-12m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis
White Gum
Tall, graceful tree with fine foliage and smooth white bark on upper parts, often shedding in long strips.
Lower trunk is rough-barked. White flower clusters occur in summer-autumn. 20-30mx8-15m. Well
drained to moist, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
AQUATIC PLANTS:
(note: can be planted in ponds and dams. Many other plants are suited to moist pond margins and
include species from Carex, Baloskion, Leptospermum, Melaleuca, and Callistemon)
Triglochin procerum
Water Ribbons
Aquatic plant with long green strap leaves that float on the water surface. Leaves up to 1m long. Erect
green flower spikes. Plant in water up to 0.5m deep.
Villarsia reniformis
Running Marsh Flower
Native ‘waterlily’ with floating kidney-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers on stalks in spring. Running
stems grow to form dense clumps. Suited to water to 0.4m deep or wet margins.
FERNS:
Blechnum nudum
Fishbone Water Fern
Beautiful fern forming rosettes of green fronds with deeply cut margins. Sometimes forms a small trunk.
0.5-1mx0.5m. Prefers moist, well drained, sheltered sites in light to heavy shade.
Blechnum penna-marina
Alpine Water Fern
Low, spreading fern with dense foliage and attractive pink new growth. Forms a dense carpet 0.1-0.2m
high. Moist, shaded site.
Polystichum proliferum
Mother Shield Fern
Rosette-forming fern with arching, dark green foliage. 0.5-1.2mx1m. New fronds often develop on the
frond ends. May form a small trunk over time. Moist, well drained, sheltered sites with some shade.
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RAINFOREST or PLANTS FOR COOL, MOIST SITES:
(note: protect these plants from strong, dry winds, mulch well and water during dry periods)
Anopterus glandulosus
Native Laurel
Endemic shrub with large glossy leaves. Beautiful white to pale pink flowers in showy clusters in spring.
1.5-3mx2m. Stunning container or garden specimen. Sheltered, cool and moist, well drained position in
some shade.
Bauera rubioides
Bauera/Dog Rose
Spreading, fine-foliaged shrub with long, wiry stems. Dark green, glossy leaves and attractive white to
pink flowers in spring. 1-2mx1-2m. Cool, moist, well drained sites in some shade.
Eucryphia lucida
Leatherwood
Endemic large shrub or small tree. Dense, light green-grey foliage and showy clusters of heavily
perfumed, white-pale pink flowers in summer. Renowned source of leatherwood honey. 5-8mx2-4m.
Beautiful container specimen. Moist, well drained, lightly shaded sites.
Lagarostrobus franklinii
Huon Pine
Beautiful endemic conifer with bright green, weeping branches. Slow growing and incredibly long-lived. 310mx2-8m. Renowned source of highly durable timber. Attractive in a container. Cool, moist, well drained
position in light shade.
Nematolepis squamea Satinwood
Dense shrub with small, shiny leaves and starry white to pale pink flowers in spring. 2-4mx1-3m. Cool and
moist, well drained, lightly shaded sites.
Olearia argophylla
Musk
Dense understorey shrub with large green, silver-backed leaves. Showy clusters of creamy flowers on
branch ends in spring. 3-5mx2-4m. Cool, moist, well drained site in some shade.
Podocarpus lawrencei
Mountain Plum Pine
Prostrate form: Groundcover with leathery, blue-green foliage and red fruit in summer. 0.51mx2m. Cool, moist, well drained sites in sun or light shade.
Prionotes cerinthoides
Climbing Heath
Stunning, slow growing climber from cool, moist rainforests. New growth is bright pink. Bright pink tubular
flowers occur in clusters in autumn. Grows 0.5-2m tall over time. For best results, start plants in a pocket
of compost in a hollow tree fern stump and allow to creep throughout the fibrous trunk. Site in a cool,
moist, sheltered position in some shade.
Prostanthera lasianthos
Christmas Bush
Fast growing, dense shrub with highly aromatic (‘minty’) foliage. Showy clusters of white and purple bells
in summer. 3-5mx2-3m. Cool, moist, well drained sites with some shade. Light pruning is recommended.
Richea dracophylla
Dragon Leaf Richea
Beautiful and unusual plant with long, narrow leaves radiating from tall, woody stems. Large, creamy
flower spikes in spring attract birds. 1-3mx1-2m. Often forms multi-stemmed stands. Cool and moist, well
drained, shaded sites.
Tasmannia lanceolata
Pepperberry/Mountain Pepper
Beautiful bushy shrub with red stems and glossy green leaves. A well known ‘bushfood’, both the
peppery, aromatic leaves and the shiny black berries are used for flavouring in a range foods. 1.52.5mx1-2m. Moist, well drained, lightly shaded sites.
Alpine Form: small leaves, compact habit to 1m.
Telopea truncata
Tasmanian Waratah
Slow growing understorey or sub-alpine shrub with dark green leaves and spectacular red flowers in late
spring. Temperamental and often difficult to establish in gardens. Bird attracting. 2-3mx1-2m. Cool, moist,
well drained site with some shade. (*limited stock)
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AUSTRALIAN NATIVES
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VINES:
Hardenbergia comptoniana
Native Lilac/Wisteria
Vigorous climber or creeper with attractive bunches of purplish-blue pea flowers. 1.5-2mx2-3m. Well
drained to dry, lightly shaded sites.
Hardenbergia violacea
Purple Coral Pea
Vigorous climber or creeper with broad leaves and showy clusters of dark purple pea flowers in spring.
2mx2-4m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Alba: Semi-climber or low shrub to 2m with attractive white flower clusters.
Rosea: Semi-climber or low shrub to 2m with bunches of dusky pink flowers.
GROUNDCOVERS:
Banksia blechnifolia
Southern Blechnum Banksia
Spreading groundcover with attractive, deeply cut, triangular-edged leaves. Creeping stems have light
brown, furry new growth. Large, bronze-pink brushes occur in spring. 0.2mx2-3m. Attracts honeyeaters.
Well drained to dry, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Correa reflexa var. nummulariifolia
Correa
Dense, spreading groundcover with grey-green foliage and wide, lime green tubular bells in winter-spring.
0.2-0.4mx1-2m. Attracts small honeyeaters. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Benefits from regular, light pruning.
Grevillea
‘Bronze Rambler’
Dense, spreading groundcover with lobed leaves, bronze-red new growth and pink toothbrush flowers in
spring. 0.2mx2-4m. Attracts birds. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Light pruning is
recommended.
Grevillea
x gaudichaudii
Groundcover with long trailing stems and lobed leaves. Attractive maroon new growth. Burgundy
toothbrush flowers are displayed above the foliage in spring-summer. 0.2mx2-3m. Attracts honeyeaters.
Light tip prune. Well drained sites in sun or light shade. Excellent cover for banks and retaining walls.
Grevillea juniperina
‘Molonglo’
Dense, spreading groundcover with showy, apricot-orange flower clusters on the branch ends in winterspring-summer. 0.3mx1.5-3m. Bird attracting. Well drained and dry sites in full sun to light shade.
Grevillea lanigera
‘Mt Tamboritha’
Dense groundcover with soft, rounded, grey-green leaves. Showy pink and white flower clusters on
branch ends for most of the year. 0.2mx0.6-1m. Suited to a container or rockery. Attracts small
honeyeaters. Well drained and dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Melaleuca violacea
Purple Honey Myrtle
Spreading groundcover shrub, developing a layered appearance. Small, grey-green leaves and purple
claw flowers in spring-summer. 0.2-0.5mx0.5-2m. Beautiful low landscaping plant. Well drained to dry,
sunny sites.
Myoporum parvifolium Creeping Myoporum
Dense, layering groundcover with bright green leaves and starry white flowers in spring-summer. 0.2mx12m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Broad-Leaf Form: Broad, light green , elliptical leaves.
SMALL PLANTS (1.5m or Less):
Anigozanthos flavidus Kangaroo Paw
Hardy clumping plant with green strap leaves and tall flower spikes. Seed grown, flower colour is variable
and may be red, orange, yellow or green. 1-1.5mx1.5m. Attracts small honeyeaters. Well drained, sunny
sites.
Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’
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Rounded, bushy shrub with dense, blue-grey foliage. Dark red brushes in spring-autumn are bird
attracting. 0.6-1mx1-1.5m. Good container plant. Well drained to wet soil in a sunny to lightly shaded site.
Prune lightly after flowering.
Calothamnus villosus Silky Net-Bush
Dwarf Form: Low, compact shrub with soft, hairy foliage and red brushes in spring-summer. Bird
attracting. 1mx1m. Well drained, sunny sites or in a pot.
Correa decumbens
Correa
Low, dense shrub with narrow red and green bells in spring-summer. 1-1.5mx1-2m. Bird attracting. Well
drained, dry and coastal, sunny and lightly shaded sites.
Correa manii Correa
Small, compact shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. Vivid red tubular bells in winter-spring. 0.81.5mx1.5-2m. Loved by small honeyeaters. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Prune regularly.
Correa
‘Marian’s Marvel’
Spreading shrub with glossy foliage and pink and cream tubular bells in winter-spring. 1-1.5mx1-1.5m.
Attracts birds. Hardy and adaptable in most well drained sites. Tolerates light shade. Prune regularly to
maintain bushiness.
Correa pulchella
‘Pink Mist’
Low, dense shrub with pink bells. 0.6mx1m. Bird attracting. Well drained, dry, sunny to partly shaded
sites.
Correa redex Correa
Dense, upright shrub with small, round, glossy leaves. Bright red bells throughout the year. 1mx1m.
Attracts honeyeaters. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Correa reflexa Correa
Various forms including those with large red and green bi-coloured bells. 1-1.5mx1-2m. Bird attracting.
Well drained and dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea dimorpha
Grampians Spider Grevillea
Upright shrub with long, narrow leaves and bright red flowers in spring. Attracts honeyeaters. 1mx1m.
Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea
‘Forest Rambler’
Low and dense, rounded shrub with shell-pink spider flowers amongst the foliage for most of the year. 11.5mx3-4m. Attracts honeyeaters. Excellent low screen or hedge. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded
sites. Prune regularly.
Grevillea rosmarinifolia
Nana
Dwarf form with dense, linear green foliage. Dark pink and white spider flowers in winter-spring attract
honeyeaters. 0.8-1mx0.6-1m. Hardy and adaptable. Regular pruning is recommended. Well drained to
dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea sericea
Pink Spider Grevillea
Small shrub with fine, dense foliage and pink flower clusters on branch ends in spring. Attracts birds. 11.5mx0.8-1.5m. Well drained sites in sun or light shade.
Helichrysum bracteatum
Everlasting
Showy golden or lemon-yellow paper daisies on low, shrubby plants. Long-flowering, especially in springsummer. 0.4-1mx0.5-1m. Prune regularly to maintain bushiness. Well drained, sunny sites. Expect
lifespan of up to 5 years. Often self-seeds.
Isopogon formosus
Rose Coneflower
Bushy, upright shrub with beautiful, intricately divided foliage. Showy, cerise-purple flowers on branch
ends in winter-spring attract honeyeaters. 1-1.5mx1-1.5m. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
Melaleuca pulchella
Pink Claw Flower
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Dense, small-leaved shrub with attractive purple-pink claw flowers in summer-autumn. 0.5-1mx0.5-1m.
Hardy and adaptable. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Tip prune regularly.
Orthrosanthus multiflorus
Blue Morning Flag
Tufting lily with light green, strap-like foliage. Long spikes of sky-blue flowers held above the foliage in
spring. 1-1.5mx1m. Suited to well drained soils or pots in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
Westringia fruticosa
Coastal Rosemary
Low bushy shrub with grey-green leaves and white flowers for much of the year. 1-1.5mx1-2.5m.
Excellent hedging species, benefits from regular pruning. Well drained, dry and coastal sites in a sunny
position.
Westringia
‘Smokie’
Small compact shrub with fine grey and cream, variegated foliage. White flowers in spring. 1mx1m. Good
choice for a low hedge. Well drained, sunny sites.
Westringia
‘Wynyabbie Gem’
Compact, fine-foliaged shrub. Dark, grey-green leaves and mauve flowers in spring. 1-1.5mx1-2m. Good
low screen or hedge. Well drained, sunny sites.
SHRUBS (1.5-6m):
Banksia ericifolia
Heath Banksia
Dense shrub with fine foliage and striking, dark orange brushes in autumn-winter-spring. 2-4mx1.5-2m.
Attracts honeyeaters. Beautiful screen or tall hedge. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Banksia
‘Giant Candles’
Medium to tall, bushy shrub with fine green leaves. Very long orange flower spikes are produced in
autumn-winter-spring. Loved by honeyeaters. 2-3mx2-3m. Well drained sites in sun to partial shade.
Banksia grandis
Bull Banksia
Attractive large shrub to medium tree with long, triangular-toothed leaves. Spectacular large golden
brushes in spring-summer. 3-6mx3-6m. Bird attracting. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to lightly
shaded sites.
Banksia praemorsa
Cut-Leaf Banksia
Small to medium shrub with dense, toothed, grey-green foliage. Showy and unique deep wine-red
brushes in spring. 1.5-4mx1-3m. Attracts honeyeaters. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny to lightly
shaded sites.
Banksia spinulosa
Hairpin Banksia
Bushy shrub with fine, linear foliage. Beautiful golden brushes with dark styles in late autumn-early spring.
1.5-2.5mx1-3m. Loved by honeyeaters. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Callistemon citrinus
Crimson Bottlebrush
Hardy, dense shrub with grey-pink hairy new growth. Bright red bottlebrush flowers in spring-summer. 23mx2-3m. Bird attracting. Well drained to wet soils in a sunny to lightly shaded position. Prune after
flowering.
Callistemon phoeniceus
Fiery Bottlebrush
Small to medium, spreading, sometimes open shrub with grey-green foliage. Bright red bottlebrushes in
spring-summer. 0.6-2mx2-4m. Attracts birds. Well drained, dry or wet soils in a sunny or shaded position.
Prune lightly after flowering.
Callistemon rugulosus (=macropunctatus)
Scarlet Bottlebrush
Medium to large shrub with dense foliage. Showy, gold-tipped red brushes in late spring-summer. 24mx2-4m. Attracts honeyeaters. Well drained to wet soils in full or filtered sun position.
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Calothamnus villosus Silky Net-Bush
Small to medium shrub with soft, hairy, grey-green needle foliage. Scarlet brushes in spring-summer
attract honeyeaters. 1.5-2mx1.5-2m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
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Correa baeuerlenii
‘Chef’s Cap Correa’
Medium, dense shrub with glossy, aromatic leaves. Pale green bells are shaped like a chef’s hat. 1.52mx1.5-2.5m. Bird attracting. Prune regularly. Well drained to dry sites in partial shade.
Eucalyptus conferruminata
Bushy Yate
Short-trunked, densely crowned tree. Yellow-green, rounded flower clusters in winter-spring follow
unusual finger-like buds. Ornamental woody capsules. 2-6mx2-4m. Well drained to dry soil in a sunny to
lightly shaded site.
Eucalyptus eremophila
Tall Sand Mallee
Single- or multi-stemmed tree with a dense canopy and smooth, grey-brown bark. Long, horn-shaped bud
clusters are a feature, and are followed by showy creamy-yellow flowers in winter-spring. 3-7mx4-6m.
Excellent honey and bird-attracting tree. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus forrestiana
Fuchsia Gum
Bushy, often multi-stemmed tree with thick, leathery, grey-green leaves and smooth, grey, shedding bark.
Large, pendulous buds and fruits appear in profusion in summer-autumn, are red-orange in colour and
are highly ornamental. Yellow flowers contrast well with the red fruits. Bird attracting. 1-5mx2-5m. Well
drained to dry, light soils in a full to filtered sun position.
Eucalyptus macrandra
Long-Flowered Marlock
Bushy, slender-trunked small tree or mallee with glossy, blue-green leaves. Smooth, grey-brown bark.
Slender, finger-like bud clusters are followed by profuse yellow flowers in late summer-autumn. 4-6mx46m. Bird attracting. Particularly suited to coastal and saline soils. Well drained, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus preissiana
Bell-Fruited Mallee
Spreading, multi-trunked shrub with smooth grey bark and large, leathery, grey-green leaves. Showy
clusters of bright yellow flowers in winter-spring attract birds and are followed by bell-shaped fruits. 23mx3-5m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea
‘Clearview David’
Medium shrub with dense, needle foliage and red flowers in winter-spring. Bird attracting. 2-3mx2-3m.
Ideal hedge or screen. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Prune regularly.
Grevillea
‘Copper Rocket’
Dense, spreading shrub with toothed leaves, copper new growth, and dark pink toothbrush flowers in
spring-summer. Attracts honeyeaters. 2-3mx2-4m. Well drained, sunny sites.
Grevillea
‘Poorinda Blondie’
Medium to large, spreading shrub with toothed leaves and apricot toothbrush flowers in spring-summer.
Bird attracting. 2-3mx1.5-3m. Well drained to dry, sunny to partly shaded sites. Screen or hedge. Tip
prune regularly.
Grevillea
‘Poorinda Elegance’
Rounded, bushy shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Apricot and red flower clusters in winter-spring are
bird attracting. 2-2.5mx2-2.5m. Good screen or medium hedge. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly
shaded sites.
Grevillea
‘Poorinda Firebird’
Small to medium, bushy shrub with greenish-grey foliage. Bright scarlet flower clusters in late winterspring. 1.5-2.5mx1.5-2m. Well drained to dry, sunny to partly shaded sites. Regular pruning is
recommended.
Grevillea
‘Poorinda Peter’
Medium to large, spreading shrub with burgundy-tipped, serrated leaves. Showy pink toothbrush flowers
in spring-summer are bird attracting. 2-3mx2-3m. Well drained soil in a sunny position.
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Grevillea
‘Red Hooks’
Large, quick growing, spreading shrub with light green, ferny foliage and scarlet toothbrush flowers in
winter-spring-summer. 2.5-4mx2-3.5m. Loved by honeyeaters. Prune regularly. Well drained to dry soils
in a sunny to partly shaded site.
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Grevillea ripicola
Riverbank Grevillea
Dense spreading shrub with prickly, divided foliage and clusters of orange-red flowers in spring-summer.
Bird attracting. 2mx3m. Hardy and adaptable. Well drained, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Yellow Form: Rare form with clusters of yellow flowers.
Grevillea towera
Grevillea
Dense, spreading shrub with strongly toothed leaves and pink-red toothbrush flowers in spring. Bird
attracting. 2-3mx2-4m. Fast growing and attractive screen. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea victoriae
Grevillea
Hardy, bushy shrub with bright red, pendant flower clusters in spring-summer. Attracts honeyeaters. 1.52.5mx1-3m. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Grevillea
‘White Wings’
Dense, spreading shrub with finely divided, light green leaves and lacy white flowers over much of the
year. 1.5-2.5mx2-4m. Well drained soils in a sunny to partly shaded site.
Hakea constablei
Hakea
Rare, bushy shrub with fine, needle leaves and masses of creamy, scented flowers in spring-summer. 23mx2-3m. Hardy and attractive. Well drained, sunny sites.
Hakea drupacea (syn. H. suaveolens) Sweet-Scented Hakea
Dense shrub with attractive linear or finely divided leaves and sweetly perfumed, creamy flowers in winter.
2-4mx2-5m. Excellent screen and bird habitat. Well drained, dry and coastal soils in a sunny or partly
shaded position.
Hakea laurina
Pincushion Hakea
Shrub or small tree with large leaves and showy pink and cream ‘pincushions’. Very attractive to
honeyeaters. 3-5mx3-5m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Kunzea baxteri
Scarlet Kunzea
Medium shrub with dense, pale green leaves and spectacular gold-tipped, scarlet brushes in springsummer. Attracts birds. 2-3mx2-2.5m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Leptospermum petersonii
Lemon-Scented Tea-Tree
Medium to large shrub with dense, lemon-scented foliage. Beautiful coppery new growth and white
flowers in spring. 2-4mx1-2m. Protect from frosts when young. Well drained to moist, sunny to lightly
shaded sites.
Leptospermum squarrosum
Peach-Blossom Tea-Tree
Dense shrub with dark green leaves and masses of large, pale to dark pink flowers in winter-spring. 12.5mx1m. Well drained to wet, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Prune lightly after flowering.
Melaleuca armillaris
Bracelet Honey Myrtle
Dense shrub or small tree with fine, light green leaves and white bottlebrushes in spring-summer. 36mx5-7m. Excellent fast growing screen or windbreak. Well drained, dry and coastal, sunny sites.
Melaleuca diosmifolia
Green Honey Myrtle
Dense, spreading shrub with attractive whorled foliage and bright, lime-green brushes in summer. Bird
attracting. 2-4mx2-3m. Screen or hedge. Well drained to wet, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Melaleuca elliptica
Granite Honey Myrtle
Hardy, upright shrub with rounded, grey-green leaves and large burgundy-red brushes in spring-summer.
Attracts honeyeaters. 1.5-3mx1.5-3m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
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Melaleuca fulgens
Scarlet Honey Myrtle
Medium, bushy shrub with fine, slightly weeping, grey-green foliage and bright red brushes in springsummer. Bird attracting. 1.5-2.5mx1-2m. Prune after flowering. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Melaleuca hypericifolia
Red Honey Myrtle
Dense, rounded shrub with arching branches and orange-red brushes in spring-summer. Attracts birds. 23mx2-4m. Screen or windbreak. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites. Pruning
recommended.
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Melaleuca laterita
Robin Red Breast
Small to medium shrub with fine foliage and glowing, orange-red brushes in summer-autumn. Bird
attracting. 1.5-3mx1-2m. Prune regularly to form a beautiful hedge. Well drained to wet soils in a sunny to
partly shaded site.
Melaleuca nesophila
Showy Honey Myrtle
Dense shrub with cream papery bark and masses of mauve ball flowers in summer. Attracts birds. 24mx3-5m. Hardy in coastal and well drained, sunny sites. Prune regularly.
Melaleuca radula
Graceful Honey Myrtle
Small upright shrub with narrow leaves and pink brushes in winter-spring. Bird attracting. 1-2.5mx1-2m.
Beautiful low screening plant. Prune regularly. Well drained to dry, sunny to partly shaded sites.
Melaleuca spathulata Purple Myrtle
Upright, often narrow shrub with crowded leaves and a showy display of bright purple-pink ball flowers in
spring-summer. 1-2mx0.5-1m. Attractive and useful screen in confined areas. Well drained, sunny to
lightly shaded sites.
Melaleuca wilsonii
Violet Honey Myrtle
Small to medium shrub with fine, pointed leaves and cerise-pink flowers in spring. Bird attracting. 12mx1.5-2.5m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
TREES (6m+):
Agonis flexuosa
Willow Myrtle
Attractive tall shrub or small tree with fine foliage and long, drooping branches. Small white flowers occur
along the branches in spring-summer. 5-8mx4-6m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Banksia integrifolia
Coastal Banksia
Quick growing, upright tree with silvery-backed leaves and yellow flower spikes in spring summer. 58mx2-6m. Attracts honeyeaters. Hardy in most well drained soils, including coastal. Full sun to light
shade.
Eucalyptus cinerea
Argyle Apple
Dense, low branching medium-sized tree with silvery blue foliage and fibrous brown bark. Creamy flower
clusters in summer-autumn. 6-10mx6-12m. Well drained to dry, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
Eucalyptus crenulata
Silver Gum
Small, densely crowned tree with blue-green leaves that have crinkly (crenulate) margins. Rough, greybrown bark. Creamy flowers in spring. Rarely exceeds 8mx3-8m in cultivation.
Eucalyptus ficifolia
Red-Flowering Gum
Small to medium, bushy tree. Masses of showy red flowers (more rarely orange, pink or white) occur in
summer. Large, decorative woody seed capsules. 4-8mx5-7m. Bird attracting. Well drained, dry and
coastal, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. megalocarpa
Large-Fruited South Australian Blue Gum
Coastal form. Densely crowned, short-trunked tree with profuse deep pink to red flower clusters in
autumn-winter-spring. Smooth white trunk with shedding bark. Attracts nectar-feeding birds. 6-8mx5-9m.
Excellent small coastal shelter tree. Well drained to dry and coastal, sunny to lightly shaded sites.
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Eucalyptus maculata
Spotted Gum
Medium to tall tree with a beautiful, grey-green mottled trunk. Creamy flower clusters in winter-spring. 2030mx10-20m. Fast-growing and hardy. Attractive parkland tree. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘rosea’ Red-Flowered Ironbark
Striking medium tree with dark brown, deeply furrowed bark. Grey green foliage and deep pink-red
flowers in showy clusters in winter-spring. Loved by nectar-feeding birds. 10-15mx8-10m. Well drained to
dry, sunny sites.
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Eucalyptus torquata
Coral Gum
Small to medium, densely-crowned tree with rough, grey-brown bark and grey-green foliage. Decorative
orange ribbed buds are followed by beautiful drooping clusters of red to pink (rarely cream) flowers in
spring-summer. Bird attracting. 5-10mx4-8m. Well drained to dry, sunny sites.
Hakea salicifolia
Willow Hakea
Bushy shrub or small tree with dense, light green foliage. Bronze-red new growth and scented white
flowers in spring-summer. 5-8mx4-6m. Tall screen or shade tree. Well drained, sunny to lightly shaded
sites.
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