Australian Native

Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii ‘Firescreen’ PBR – Acmena smithii minor ‘Firescreen’

Common Name: Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii is a compact, fast growing shrub with pink new growth, cream to white flowers and white to dark red berries in summer. It has a dense growth habit, making it a great hedge and grows around 3 to 5 metres, depending on the variety. It is a good, easy care […]

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Eucalyptus citriodora

Common Name: Lemon Eucalyptus   Eucalyptus citriodora, also known as Lemon Eucalyptus, is a tree native to Australia with a distinctive lemon fragrance. Its essential oil is used in various applications, including aromatherapy, perfumes, and insect repellents. It is drought-tolerant and can adapt to various soil types, making it a popular choice for landscaping purposes. However,

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Prostanthera spp.

Common Name: Mint Bushes Prostanthera spp. or Mint Bushes, are aromatic evergreen shrubs native to Australia. They have fragrant leaves, showy tubular flowers, and a compact growth habit, making them popular in gardens, borders, and containers. Their uses include ornamental planting and as an aromatic herb for culinary purposes.

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Baloskion Tetraphyllum Green Wedge syn Restio

Common Name: Tassel rope-rush/ Plume rush and Australian reed Sun Requirements: Baloskion tetraphyllum ‘Green Wedge’ thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with good sunlight exposure but can tolerate some shade, particularly in hot climates. Soil: Plant Baloskion tetraphyllum ‘Green Wedge’ in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers soil

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Backhousia Enata

Common Name: Lemon Ironwood/ Lemon-scented Myrtle/ Sweet Verbena Tree Description: Backhousia enata is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Northeastern Queensland. It is a multi-stemmed large shrub or tree with rough grey-brown bark on the main trunk. The leaves are glossy and can have a strong aroma described as a menthol smell. It

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Backhousia Citriodora

Common Name: Lemon Myrtle Sun Requirements: Lemon Myrtle thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with good sunlight exposure but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Soil: Plant Lemon Myrtle in well-draining, fertile soil with good moisture retention. It can adapt to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or

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Backhousia Anisata

Common Name: Aniseed Myrtle Sun Requirements: Backhousia anisata thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with good sunlight exposure but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Soil: Plant Backhousia anisata in well-draining, fertile soil with good moisture retention. It can adapt to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay

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Correa – Winter Glow

Common Name: Australian Fuchsia Correa ‘Winter Glow’ is a cultivar of the Correa genus, commonly known as Australian Fuchsia. This cultivar is appreciated for its ornamental qualities, including colorful tubular flowers and attractive foliage.  It can reach a height of about 0.9 to 1.5 metres with a similar spread. Correa ‘Winter Glow’ prefers a position in full

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