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Email: SustainableHomeAdviceProgram@act.gov.au
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Native, Locally Occurring
0.2-0.5m high x 0.2-0.5m wide
Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, container planting
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Description: Groundcover or low shrub with fine foliage and daisy-like, white and yellow flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; likes extra moisture in hot weather.
Exotic – DECIDUOUS
7m high x 5m wide
Uses: Ornamental, specimen tree, fruits for jam
Ecological function: Attracts bees and provides fruit for birds
Description: Medium-sized tree with fragrant pink flowers and decorative red fruits. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; moderately drought tolerant.
Exotic – EVERGREEN
9 high x 3m wide
Uses: Ornamental, hedge, screen
Ecological function: Provides shelter for birds, insects and possums.
Description: Fast-growing, columnar conifer with dense, dark green foliage. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.
Cultivars Available: ‘Spartan’
Exotic – DECIDUOUS TREE
6-12m high x 6-12m wide
Uses: Ornamental, shade tree, autumn colour
Ecological function: Provides habitat and food for birds
Description: Medium-sized tree with broad, rounded canopy, heart-shaped leaves turning brilliant red, orange, or yellow in autumn, and waxy, white fruit. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.
Native, Locally Occurring
0.2-1m high x 0.2-0.3m wide
Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, rockeries
Ecological function: Attracts pollinators
Ngunnawal use: The chocolate lily has tuberous roots best eaten after roasted.
Description: Clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and starry, purple flowers. Prefers part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN
0.3-1m high x 0.3-1m wide
Uses: Erosion control, ornamental
Ecological function: Provides habitat for wildlife
Description: Hardy, tufted grass with blue-green leaves and slender, erect flowering stems. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil; salt and drought tolerant.