Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Exotic – EVERGREEN

10-15m high x 3-5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screening, avenue planting

Ecological function: Provides shelter for birds & possums

Description: Narrow, columnar conifer with dark green foliage. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Swane’s Golden’, ‘Glauca’, ‘Stricta’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.3-0.8m high x 0.3-0.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, borders, cottage gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees

Description: Upright perennials with tubular flowers in a range of colours, including blues, purples, reds, and pinks, set against lance-shaped foliage. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

2-4m high x 2-4m wide

Uses: Hedge, screen, ornamental

Ecological function: Provides shelter for small birds

Description: Fast-growing shrub with glossy leaves that turn red before maturing to green, and white flower clusters. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Native, Origin WA,SA,TAS,VIC – EVERGREEN

0.1-0.2m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ground cover, culinary, erosion control

Ecological function: Stabilizes sand dunes; edible fruit

Description: Succulent ground cover with fleshy leaves and vibrant pink or yellow daisy-like flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil; salt-tolerant.

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

0.15m high x 1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, containers, borders, native gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Description: Compact perennial with fine foliage and daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

3m high x 2m wide

Uses: Edible hedge, ornamental, windbreak

Ecological function: Attracts bees and birds; edible fruits for wildlife and humans

Description: Attractive shrub with silver-green leaves, pink-white flowers with edible sweet, fragrant fruit. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; frost tolerant.

Cultivars Available: ‘Apollo’, ‘Gemini’, ‘Mammoth’