Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, low maintenance gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators and provides berries for birds

Description: Compact shrub with glossy leaves, pink flowers, and black berries. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Native, Locally Occuring – EVERGREEN

0.5m high x 1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, habitat restoration, screening

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

Description: Small shrub with green phyllodes and yellow rod-like flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; frost-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.3-1m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native meadow planting, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides seeds for birds and habitat for insects

Description: Tufted grass with fine, green leaves and feathery seed heads. Prefers full sun and adaptable to various soil types; drought tolerant.

Native, Origin QLD – EVERGREEN

2-7m high x 3-5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, reforestation, windbreak

Ecological function: Provides habitat for birds and insects

Description: Multi stemmed small to medium tree with grey-green leaves and white to creamy-yellow flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought and frost tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

2-3m high x 2-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, habitat restoration, screen

Ecological function: Provides habitat for wildlife

Description: Upright shrub with ovalleaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.

Native – EVERGREEN

15-25m high x 10-20m wide

Uses: Ornamental, habitat tree

Ecological function: Provides food and shelter for wildlife

Description: Large tree with a box-type bark, broad, glossy green leaves, and white to yellow flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant. Likely highly resilient tree for climate change. For large gardens only.