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Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

2-5m high x 4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native garden, habitat planting

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Medium shrub with narrow leaves and red to orange spider flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, drought tolerant. Rare small birds often visit this bush.

Exotic

0.4-0.6m high x 0.2-0.3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, borders, container planting

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Bulbous plant with strap-like leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.5-1m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, understorey planting

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Clumping plant with blue-grey, strappy leaves and nodding, blue flowers. Prefers part shade and well-drained, moist soil.

Native, Origin NSW, SA, QLD, VIC – EVERGREEN

2-3m high x 2-4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, erosion control, revegetation, edible leaves

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife; soil stabilization

Description: Bushy shrub with silvery-grey foliage and inconspicuous flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained, saline soils; highly drought and salt-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

Climbing up to 3-5m

Uses: Ornamental climber, screening, native gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators

Description: Climbing vine with delicate, feather-like seed heads and small white flowers. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

5m high x 3-5m wide

Uses: Fruit production, ornamental, shade tree

Ecological function: Provides food for wildlife; attracts pollinators

Description: Large tree with dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and juicy orange fruit. Thrives in full sun and requires regular watering and well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: ‘Valencia’, ‘Navel’, ‘Blood Orange’