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Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.6-1m high x 0.5-0.8m wide

Uses: Ground cover, border planting, understorey

Ecological function: Provides habitat; attracts pollinators

Description: Clump-forming perennial with strap-like leaves and spikes of violet-purple flowers. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: ‘Evergreen Giant’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

3-8m high x 4-8m wide

Uses: Fruit production, ornamental, shade tree

Ecological function: Provides food for wildlife; attracts birds

Description: Large tree with leathery leaves, fragrant white flowers, and edible orange fruit. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Mogi’, ‘Tanaka’, ‘Champagne’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

8m high x 4-5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, specimen tree, screening

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Compact evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves and large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Little Gem’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

3-4m high x 3m wide

Uses: Fruit production, ornamental

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators and provides food for birds

Description: Compact tree with glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, and sweet mandarins. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; frost sensitive.

Cultivars Available: ‘Imperial’, ‘Emperor’, ‘Honey Murcott’

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

3m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screen, medicinal

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators, especially bees for Manuka honey

Description: Shrub with small, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; tolerates drought and frost.

Cultivars Available: ‘Burgundy Queen’, ‘Red Damask’, ‘Martini’

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.4-0.8m high x 0.4-0.8m wide

Uses: Native gardens, ground cover, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife

Description: Clump-forming perennial with dark green, strap-like leaves and fragrant, yellow flowers. Full sun to part shade; adaptable to most soil types; drought tolerant.