Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Native – EVERGREEN

5m high x 4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, windbreak

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife

Description: Small to medium mallee tree with multiple trunks, grey-green leaves, and striking mauve flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought and frost-tolerant.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

2-4m high x 2-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screening, hedging

Ecological function: Provides shelter; fragrant flowers attract pollinators

Description: Dense shrub with glossy green leaves and small, creamy-yellow flowers with a port wine fragrance. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Native, Locally Occuring – EVERGREEN

1-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, erosion control, habitat restoration

Ecological function: Provides food and habitat for birds and insects, nitrogen fixing

Description: Bushy shrub with narrow, green foliage and yellow flowers. Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil; drought and frost-tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.3-0.6m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Fernery, understorey planting, shaded gardens

Ecological function: Provides shelter and habitat in moist, shaded areas

Description: Fern with rough, prickly leaves and a compact growth habit. Prefers shaded, moist conditions and well-drained soil, requires supplementary watering

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.3-0.5m high x 1.5-2m wide

Uses: Ground cover, bonsai, rockeries

Ecological function: Provides ground cover and habitat for insects

Description: Low, spreading shrub with long, trailing branches and green to blue-green needles. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.3-1.2m high x 0.3-0.6m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native meadows, erosion control

Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for wildlife

Description: Tufted perennial grass with fine foliage and airy, silver-grey flower heads. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.