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Native, Origin NSW, QLD – EVERGREEN

1-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, wildlife attractant

Ecological function: Important nectar source for birds and insects

Description: Bushy shrub with narrow leaves and golden flower spikes. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Cultivars: ‘Birthday Candles’, ‘Coastal Cushion’, ‘Stumpy Gold’

Native, Origin NSW, QLD – EVERGREEN

7m high x 3m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, wildlife garden

Ecological function: Provides shelter and nectar for birds; habitat for insects

Description: Upright shrub with needle-like leaves and creamy-white, sweetly scented flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought and frost tolerant.

Native, Locally Occuring – EVERGREEN

2-5m high x 2-4m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, habitat restoration

Ecological function: Provides food and shelter for wildlife, especially good for small bird habitat

Description: Dense shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and cream to pink flowers followed by woody seed pods. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.5-1m high x 0.5-1m wide

Uses: Ornamental, ground cover, rockeries

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Description: Bushy shrub with needle-like leaves and abundant pink, white, or purple flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained, acidic soil; frost tolerant.

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

5m high x 5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, screen, bird-attracting

Ecological function: Provides nectar for birds and insects

Description: Shrub with needle-like leaves and large, orange to red flower spikes. Requires well-drained soil and tolerates coastal conditions.

Cultivars: ‘Giant Candles’, ‘Little Eric’

Native, QLD, NSW, VIC – EVERGREEN

1-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, screen

Ecological function: Attracts insects and provides habitat for small birds

Description: Dense shrub with fine, needle-like leaves and white flowers. Full sun and drought tolerant.