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Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

3-5m high x 2-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screen, wildlife garden

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Medium-sized shrub with grey-green foliage and white flowers. Adapts to various soil types; prefers full sun; drought resistant.

Native, Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.1-0.3m high x 0.5-1m wide

Uses: Ground cover, rockeries, native gardens

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees, Nitrogen fixing

Description: Low-growing shrub with spreading habit, small leaves, and yellow pea-like flowers with red markings. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

4m high x 2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, accent plant, container planting

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds

Description: Tall feature plant with a trunk topped by a cluster of long, sword-like leaves. Prefers full sun or part shade and requires well-drained soil; tolerates wind and coastal conditions.

Cultivars Available: ‘Torbay Dazzler’, ‘Red Star’, ‘Purple Tower’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1.5-6m high x 1.5-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedging, shade gardens

Ecological function: Provides nectar for insects & birds

Description: Large, glossy leaves with large, showy flowers in various colours. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: Many, including ‘Nuccio’s Gem’, ‘Black Lace’, ‘Debutante’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

4m high x 3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, screen, container planting

Ecological function: Provides shelter and habitat for small birds & nectar for insects and birds

Description: Glossy, dark green leaves with fragrant, delicate flowers in shades of white, pink, and red. Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained acidic soil; sensitive to extreme sun and dry conditions.

Cultivars Available: ‘Yuletide’, ‘Setsugekka’, ‘Kanjiro’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

2-3m high x 2-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, screen

Ecological function: Attracts bees and beneficial insects

Description: Dense shrub with small, dark green leaves and clusters of deep blue flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.

Cultivars Available: ‘Blue Pacific’