native tree

Brachychiton Populneus

Common Name: The Kurrajong Tree Sun Requirements: Brachychiton populneus thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with ample sunlight, especially during the growing season. Soil: Plant Brachychiton populneus in well-draining soil with good aeration. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, as long as […]

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Woolly Bush Adenanthos cunninghamii ‘Lighthouse’

Common Name: Lighthouse Woolly Bush Adenanthos cunninghamii is an alluring and distinctively Australian shrub. Renowned for its unique appearance and hardy nature, this evergreen plant belongs to the Proteaceae family. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, ‘Lighthouse’ showcases its fine, needle-like leaves that give it a soft and feathery texture. The foliage is

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Agonis Flexuosa – Burgundy

Common Name: Willow Myrtle Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with full sun promoting the richest burgundy foliage color. Planting: Best planted in autumn or spring. Prefers well-drained, sandy soil but is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay, provided they are well-drained. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing

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Hymenosporum flavum – Gold Halo

Common Name: Gold Halo or Golden Penda Hymenosporum flavum ‘Gold Halo’ is a unique evergreen tree known for its eye-catching leaves and aromatic flowers. As a variant of the native Hymenosporum flavum from Australia, Gold Halo boasts glossy, variegated leaves in a golden-yellow shade that creates a stunning halo effect. In the spring and early

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Brachychiton Acerifolius

Common Name: Illawarra Flame Tree Sun Requirements: Brachychiton acerifolius thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with direct sunlight for several hours each day, especially during the growing season. Soil: Plant Brachychiton acerifolius in well-draining soil with good aeration. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy,

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Acmena smithii – Slim Jim

Common Name: Lilly Pilly Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can help prevent leaf burn. Planting: Best planted in autumn or spring. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil, but is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, including clay soils. Watering: Water regularly to establish a deep root

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