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Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

2-4m high x 2-4m wide

Uses: Barrier plant, habitat restoration, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides dense shelter and food for wildlife, Nitrogen-fixer

Description: Dense shrub with thorny branches, bright green phyllodes, and yellow ball-shaped flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.1m high x extensive spreading

Uses: Ground cover, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides dense ground cover

Description: Mat-forming perennial with small, kidney-shaped leaves and tiny, greenish-white flowers. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

0.3-1m high x 0.3-1m wide

Uses: Erosion control, wetland planting, ornamental, damp spots,

Ecological function: Provides habitat for waterbirds and insects

Description: Upright, tufted sedge with round, green stems and brown flower spikes. Thrives in sandy soils; best in damp spots but tolerates dryness.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

6-15m high x 3-6m wide

Uses: Ornamental, shade tree, avenue planting

Ecological function: Provides habitat for birds and insects

Ngunnawal Uses: Water obtained from the tree roots. Young shoots eaten. Usually roasted. Seeds eaten raw or roasted after bristly coating removed. Jelly like sap eaten. String and rope can be made from the bark.

Description: Slow growing tall tree with glossy green leaves and bell-shaped cream flowers. drought tolerant once established, prefers full sun.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.3-0.6m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ground cover, ornamental, sensory gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators, particularly bees

Description: Herbaceous perennial with soft, velvety, silver-grey leaves and spikes of pink to purple flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

3-4.5m high x 3-4m wide

Uses: Fruit production, ornamental, container planting

Ecological function: Provides habitat for wildlife; attracts pollinators

Description: Small tree with glossy green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and abundant yellow fruit. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; frost sensitive.

Cultivars Available: ‘Eureka’, ‘Variegated Pink Lemon’