Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1-2m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, fragrant garden

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators, particularly bees

Description: Bushy shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and highly fragrant white flowers. Prefers part shade, rich, well-drained soil; protect from frost.

Cultivars Available: ‘Florida’, ‘Mystery’, ‘Radicans’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

2-3m high x 1.5-2.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedging, shade tolerant

Ecological function: Provides shelter for small fauna; berries attract birds

Description: Broadleaf shrub with glossy, variegated leaves and red berries. Prefers partial to full shade and needs protection from hot western sun in Canberra.

Cultivars: ‘Variegata’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, border, drought tolerant garden

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Description: Bushy plant with fine, silvery-green leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

2m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, wildlife garden

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Dense shrub with needle-like leaves and red or yellow spider flowers. Adaptable to various soil types; full sun preferred.

Cultivars Available: ‘Molonglo’, ‘H22’, ‘Gold Cluster’

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

1.5-2m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, wildlife garden, screen

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Medium shrub with narrow leaves and pink to red flowers. Requires well-drained soil; frost and drought tolerant.

Threatened species.

Native, EVERGREEN tree

7m high x 1-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedging

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators; aromatic foliage

Description: Small rainforest tree with fragrant leaves and small, white flowers. Prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered position. Protect from frosts.