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Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

10m high x 5m wide

Uses: Windbreak, ornamental, coastal planting

Ecological function: Nectar source for birds and small mammals

Description: Tree with leathery leaves, white beneath, and yellow flower spikes. Drought and salt spray tolerant, frost sensitive when young. Requires well drained soil

Exotic

0.3-0.6m high x 0.3-0.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, cottage gardens, mixed borders

Ecological function: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Description: Herbaceous perennial with delicate, lobed leaves and bell-shaped flowers in various colours. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Cultivars Available: ‘McKana Giants’

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

0.5-1.5m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, understorey planting, wildlife garden

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Variable shrub with oval leaves and bell-shaped red, pink, or green flowers. Adaptable to most soil types; sun to part shade.

Cultivars Available: ‘Carpenter Rocks’

Native, Not Locally Occurring – EVERGREEN

0.5-2m high x 1-3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, erosion control

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Diverse shrub with tubular flowers in shades of yellow, red, or green and hairy leaves. Full sun and well-drained soil

preferred; highly drought tolerant.

Cultivars Available: ‘Kalbarri Carpet’, ‘Amber Carpet’, ‘Murchison Magic’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

2-3m high x 1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screening, windbreak

Ecological function: Provides shelter for birds and insects

Description: Upright shrubby conifer with blue-green needles grown for edible berries. Full sun lover; adapts to a variety of soil types; drought tolerant.

Cultivars Available: ‘Hibernica’

Native, Origin WA – EVERGREEN

1-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native gardens, screen

Ecological function: Attracts nectar-feeding birds and insects

Description: Upright shrub with needle-like leaves and red flowers appearing along one side of the stems. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.