PLANTNAME | DESCRIPTION |
Acacia baileyana | Cootamundra Wattle - fast growing tree to 6 m - ferny grey foliage - yellow flrs in Wi - frost resistant. |
Acacia acinacea Ruby Tips | Gold Dust Wattle - shrub to 2.5m - small oval leaves with red growth tips - golden ball flrs Sp-Su - heavy or light soil - frost hardy. (Descriptive label only) |
Acacia adunca | Wallangarra Wattle - ornamental tree to 6m - narrow blue green phyllodes - scented yellow flrs in Sp - frost tolerant. |
Acacia baileyana Prostrate | Prostrate Cootamundra Wattle - vigorous hardy groundcover to 60cm high with a 4 m spread - silver foliage - yellow flrs late Wi to early Sp - frost resistant. |
Acacia baileyana purpurea | Small tree to 6m - feathery silver grey foliage with purple new growth - yellow flrs in Wi - frost resistant. |
Acacia boormanii | Snowy River Wattle - upright shrub to 4m - golden flrs in Wi to Sp - dense narrow foliage - tolerates wet sites, frost and snow. |
Acacia cardiophylla | Wyalong Wattle - ornamental shrub growing to 3m - green fernlike leaves - golden flowers in Spring - 10 year life span - drought and frost tolerant. |
Acacia cognata | Ornamental rounded shrub to 6 m - drooping branches of narrow phyllodes - creamy flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Acacia conferta | Crowded Leaved Wattle - rounded shrub to 2 m - dense green phyllodes along the branch - golden ball flrs during Wi - tolerant of drought & medium frost. |
Acacia cultriformis | Cut-leaf Wattle - shrub to 3 m - stiff triangular grey phyllodes - golden flrs in Sp - drought and frost resistant. |
Acacia dealbata | Silver Wattle - tree to 12m - grey feathery foliage - pale yellow flrs in Wi and Sp - very frost hardy. |
Acacia decurrens | Green Wattle - Fast growing tree/shrub to 12m - dense crown of dark green feathery leaves - profuse golden yellow blossom during mid - Wi - frost resistant. |
Acacia elata | Cedar Wattle - fast growing long lived tree to 12m - cedar like leaves - pale yellow flrs in Su - useful cabinet timber - light frosts only. |
Acacia filicifolia | Fern leaf Wattle - Fast growing tree to 12m - dark green ferny foliage - food source for possums on the New England Tableland - golden yellow flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Acacia fimbriata | Fringed Wattle - fast growing & spreading shrub to 6 m high - dense narrow foliage - yellow flrs in Sp - lives up to 20 yrs - frost hardy. |
Acacia fimbriata dwarf | Rounded bushy shrub to 1.5 m tall - fine lime green foliage - lemon yellow scented flrs cover the plant in early Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Acacia granitica | Spreading shrub to 3m - long narrow phyllodes - short dense yellow flr spikes in late Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Acacia harpophylla | Brigalow - Hardy farm tree reaching 20m suited to windbreaks - dense bluish grey foliage - bright yellow racemes of flrs - frost and drought resistant - suitable for poorly drained soils. |
Acacia howittii | Sticky Wattle - small tree reaching 4 to 8m - glossy slightly weeping green foliage - yellow scented ball flrs in Sp - tolerates lime, salt and light frost. |
Acacia howittii Green Wave | Ground cover for rock walls and banks - small bright green oval leaves on arching branches - lemon yellow scented ball flrs during Sp - light frosts only. |
Acacia howittii prostrate | Ground cover for rock walls and banks - small bright green oval leaves on arching branches - lemon yellow scented ball flrs during Sp - light frosts only. |
Acacia iteaphylla | Flinders Range Wattle - ornamental shrub reaching 5m - pendulous branches of blue green foliage - pale yellow flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Acacia macradenia | Zig Zag Wattle - attractive shrub or small tree reaching 5m - unusual branching in zig-zag formation - long yellow flr spikes in Wi - light frosts only. |
Acacia maxwellii | Hardy prostrate wattle - green straplike foliage - creamy yellow flrs in Sp - tolerates dryness & light frost. |
Acacia melanoxylon | Blackwood - long lived tree reaching 20 m - long olive green leaves - pale yellow flrs in Wi & Sp - cabinet timber - frost resistant. |
Acacia neriifolia | Attractive small tree to 10 m tall with silvery trunk while young - drooping branches of long grey/green leaves used for stock fodder - bright yellow flrs in Sp - tolerant of frost. (Descriptive label only) |
Acacia pendula | Myall - A hardy slow growing shade tree to 18 m - grey weeping foliage - cream flrs in Wi - tolerant of poorly drained soils - long lived - frost and drought resistant. |
Acacia podalyriifolia | Queensland Silver Wattle - spreading shrub to 5 m - furry silver/grey broad leaves - large yellow ball flrs in Wi - tolerates clay - lives 15 years. |
Acacia polybotrya | Western Silver Wattle - small tree to 6 m with a weeping habit - feathery bluish green leaves - sprays of showy yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Acacia pravissima | Oven's Wattle - Large shrub to 5m - pendulous branches with triangular grey phyllodes - yellow ball flrs in Sp - clay and frost tolerant |
Acacia pravissima Bushwalk Baby | A small low growing shrub of up to 1.5 m across which will gracefully spill out of a tub or hanging basket - small wedge shaped grey leaves - the yellow flrs are produced in early Sp - tolerates frost & dry conditions. |
Acacia pubifolia | Wyberba wattle - rare shrub or small tree to 4m - felted grey green phyllodes - showy yellow flr spikes in Sp - frost resistant |
Acacia rigens prostrate form | Ornamental spreading shrub to 50 cm high - grey terete adult phyllodes - golden ball shaped flrs in Sp - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Acacia rubida | Red-stemmed Wattle - shrub or small tree to 4m - attractive reddish stems - red ferny juvenile foliage changing to long grey-green phyllodes - pale yellow flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Acacia spectabilis | Mudgee Wattle - shrub to 4 m - lacy glaucous pinnate leaves - showy golden yellow ball flrs in Sp - tolerant of wet & dry soils - frost resistant. |
Acacia vestita | Hairy Wattle - Attractive weeping shrub to 4m - truncated furry grey leaves - bright yellow ball flrs in Sp - suited to exposed and rocky sites - frost resistant. |
Acer palmatum | Japanese Maple - deciduous bushy tree to 4 m - small 7-pointed leaves turn brilliant tones in Au - moist sheltered conditions - frost resistant. |
Acmena smithii dwarf | Shrub to 2 m tall, good for hedges - green foliage with bronze new growth - fluffy cream blossom during Sp followed by edible pink & purple berries - enjoys fertile moist soils - light frost only. |
Adenanthos cunninghamii | Prostrate Woolly Bush - low spreading shrub with soft grey green foliage - small red flrs in Sp - light frosts only - reasonably hardy in a well drained soil. |
Adenanthos detmoldii | 3m tall shrub for part shade - hairy grey green divided foliage - yellow tubular flrs with an orange throat are borne in leaf axils - frost resistant. |
Adenanthos sericeus | Albany Woollybush - an upright shrub growing to 3 m tall - the soft grey green foliage is a feature - small red partially hidden grevillea like flrs in Sp & Su - tolerates dryness, lime & moderate frost. |
Agonis flexuosa Weeping Wonder | Shrub to 1.5m - attractive weeping foliage - small white flrs in Su - hardy in most soil types - light frosts only. |
Agonis juniperina | Native Cedar - upright almost columnar shrub to 5 m - small dark green leaves - small wh. flrs much of the year particularly in Au - useful cut flr - frost resistant & fast growing. |
Albizia julibrissin | Pink Silk Tree - deciduous umbrella shaped tree to 10m - fern like leaves - clusters of fluffy pink flrs from Sp to Su - frost resistant. |
Albizia lophantha | Cape Wattle - fast growing tree to 8m - dark green ferny foliage - yellowish green brushes in Wi - purplish trunk - short lived - frost tender when young. |
Allocasuarina inophloia | Hairy Oak - tree to 7m - attractive brown fibrous bark - slightly pendulous branches - frost resistant. |
Alphitonia excelsa | Red Ash - small tree to 7m - large olive green leaves with pale underside - profuse clusters of creamy flrs in Au followed by black berries - moderate frosts only. |
Alyogyne hakeifolia | An open easy to grow shrub to 3 m - succulent lime green divided leaves - showy 8 cm long pink hibiscus flrs in Sp & Su - light frosts only. |
Alyogyne hakeifolia Elle Maree | An open easy to grow shrub to 2 m - succulent lime green divided leaves - large creamy yellow hibiscus like flrs with a maroon centre in Sp & Su - dry sunny position - frost tender. |
Alyogyne hakeifolia Melissa Anne | An open fast growing shrub to 2 m - succulent lime green divided leaves - showy 8 cm long pink hibiscus like flrs during the warmer months - dry sunny position - frost tender. |
Angophora floribunda | Rough barked Apple - hardy shade tree to 20m - abundant white flrs in Sp - tolerant of frost and clay soils. (Descriptive label only) |
Angophora leiocarpa | Smooth-barked Apple - growing to a height of 20m, this ornamental tree is remarkable for its smooth salmon coloured trunk - bright green opposite eucalypt like leaves - showy cream blossom in Sp - tolerant of frost and clay soils. |
Anigozanthus flavidus Red | Kangaroo Paw - Vigorous clumping plant to 1m x 1m - green straplike leaves - red flrs in Su - most hardy and frost resistant of the Kangaroo Paws. |
Aphanopetalum resinosum | Twining shrub for a moist shady spot - glossy lanceolate serrated leaves - greenish yellow flrs in Sp - frost tender. |
Astartea Winter Pink | Shrub to 1m - tiny needle like green leaves - pink starry flowers in Sp - usually frost resistant . |
Astartea fascicularis prostrate | Small spreading shrub to 50 cm high - heath like leaves in clusters around the stems - small white flrs most of the year - frost resistant. |
Astartea heteranthera | Shrub to 1.5m - fine dark green foliage - masses of small wh. flrs in Su - tolerant or heavy clay soils - frost resistant. |
Asterolasia sp. Tinderry | shrub to 50 cm tall - attractive grey foliage - bright yellow phebalium like flowers in Sp - requires good drainage - frost tolerant. |
Austromyrtus Blushing Beauty | A hardy form of A. inophloia reaching 1.5 m in height - features dark burgundy new foliage much of the year - small white flrs in Su & small black fruit - light frost only. |
Austromyrtus Copper Tops | A hardy spreading shrub reaching 0.5 m high with a spread of 1 m - arching branches of green foliage & coppery new growth - small star like white flrs in Sp & Su followed by edible grey berries - tolerates light frosts. |
Austromyrtus Copper Tops | A hardy spreading shrub reaching 0.5 m high with a spread of 1 m - arching branches of green foliage & coppery new growth - small star like white flrs in Sp & Su followed by edible grey berries - tolerates light frosts. |
Austromyrtus dulcis - Midyim | Low spreading shrub 50 cm high x 80 cm wide - dainty foliage developing a reddish shade in colder climates - wh. tea tree like flrs followed by sweet edible wh. speckled berries - water essential - moderately frost resistant. |
Baeckea astarteoides | Heath Myrtle - dainty but hardy plant to 60 cm tall - tiny heath like leaves along the stems - pink flrs during late Sp which may be used as a cut flr - frost resistant. |
Baeckea camphorosmae | A neat spreading plant to 50 cm high by 1 m across - heathlike aromatic foliage - masses of pink flrs in Su - demands excellent drainage - frost |
Baeckea sp. Clarence River | A hardy open shrub reaching 2 m in height - fine dark green leaves on pendulous branches - showy with tiny white flrs during Sp - tolerant of frost & poor drainage. |
Baeckea sp. Clarence River | A hardy open shrub reaching 2 m in height - fine dark green leaves on pendulous branches - showy with tiny white flrs during Sp - tolerant of frost & poor drainage. |
Baeckea stenophylla | Weeping shrub to 1m - green conifer- like foliage - tiny wh. flrs in Su. tolerates water logging - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Baeckea virgata Dwarf | Dense rounded cushion like shrub to 0.3 m high x 0.5 m wide - attractive fine light green foliage - masses of tiny white flrs in Sp - medium frost only. |
Baeckea virgata La Petite | Dainty shrub to 1 m - dark green narrow leaves - profuse tiny white flrs during the Summer months - tolerates some shade - frost resistant. |
Banksia ericifolia | Heath Banksia - ornamental shrub to 4m - narrow dark green leaves - long bronze flr spikes in Wi - frost resistant. |
Banksia ericifolia Dwarf | This vigorous shrub grows to 2m - dark green heath like foliage - large orange red flr spikes in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Banksia ericifolia Red & Cream Flowered Form | Bushy shrub to 2m - narrow green leaves, useful screening plant - large red & cream flr spikes from Au to Sp - bird attracting - frost resistant. |
Banksia Giant Candles | Shrub to 4m - small dark green linear leaves - bright orange flrs to 50 cm long - usually frost resistant. |
Banksia integrifolia | Hardy tree or shrub to 10m - large leaves, dark green above and silver below - yellow flr spikes Au and Wi - frost resistant. |
Banksia integrifolia Angourie | Hardy cutting grown shrub to 5 m - large leaves, dark green above and silver below - large bright yellow terminal flr spikes Au and Wi - grows well in most soils & is frost resistant. |
Banksia integrifolia Dwarf | Spreading shrub to 1.5 m - large dark green leaves with silver undersides - large yellow flrs in Au and Wi - frost hardy. |
Banksia marginata | Silver Banksia - tree to 10m - oblong leaves, green above and silvery below - yellow flower spikes - enjoys moist but well drained conditions - frost resistant. |
Banksia marginata miniature | Hardy dwarf plant growing 0.3 m high x 1.5 m wide - yellow flr spikes from Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Banksia occidentalis | Red Swamp Banksia - one of the easiest banksias to grow, it forms a dense shrub to 3 m - narrow dark green serrated leaves - bears ruby red cylindrical flr spikes during Au - frost resistant. |
Banksia spinulosa | Hairpin Banksia - bushy shrub to 2 m - very narrow serrated leaves - orange & black flrs in Wi - requires acidic soil - frost resistant. |
Banksia spinulosa dwarf red | Spreading shrub reaching 1 m - narrow serrated green leaves - red & black flr spikes in Au & Wi - frost resistant. |
Bauera Candy Stripe | Compact shrub to 1 m - small dark green leaves - dainty pink & wh. bells during Sp - frost resistant. |
Bauera rubioides deep pink - Dog Rose | a dense groundcover growing to 1.5 m tall & 2 m wide - tiny leaves arranged in whorls along the stems - prolific small hot pink flrs in Sp & Su - requires ample moisture in a well drained soil - tolerant of frost & shade. |
Bauera rubioides Pale Pink | Dog Rose - a particularly bushy spreading form of Dog Rose reaching only 50 cm high - fine foliage - masses of dainty pink bells in Sp - moist acid soil - sun or semi-shade - frost resistant. |
Bauera rubioides white | Fast growing shrub to 2 m - wh flrs much of the year - dark green foliage - enjoys moist, well drained and acidic soil - frost resistant. |
Bauera Ruby Glow | Dense shrub to 1 m - whorls of small leaves along the stem - reddish pink bell flrs from Wi-Sp - moist well drained position - frost resistant. |
Bauera sessiliflora | Showy Bauera - fast growing dense shrub to 2 m - upright stems of neat dark green leaves - deep pink flrs along the stems in Sp - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Beaufortia sparsa | Gravel Bottlebrush - shrub to 3 m - small stem clasping leaves - very showy scarlet flrs in Su & Au - moderately frost resistant.. |
Billardiera candida | Hardy twining plant growing to 1 m tall - fine green foliage - dainty pale blue to white starry flrs occur in Sp & Su - frost tolerant. (descriptive label only) |
Bolusanthus speciosus | Tree wisteria - a small elegant upright tree with rough bark - green pinnate deciduous leaves - racemes of fragrant mauve flrs in Sp - drought resistant - medium frosts only. |
Boronia anemoniifolia | Dainty upright shrub to 70 cm high - trifoliate strongly aromatic leaves - pink buds opening to wh. flrs throughout the year - requires a moist well-drained soil - frost resistant |
Boronia crenulata | A dainty suckering plant to 60 cm - small oval leaves - bright pink star flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Boronia denticulata | Shrub to 2m - fine light green aromatic foliage - prolific waxy pink star flrs in Sp - easy to grow - frost resistant. |
Boronia Lipstick | A relatively hardy boronia to 1 m high - fine aromatic foliage - long lasting hot pink flrs in Sp - requires a partially shaded moist well drained position - frost tolerant. |
Boronia megastigma | Brown Boronia - an open plant to 1.5 m tall - fine aromatic foliage - perfumed brown & yellow flrs in Wi & Sp - requires a moist friable well drained position - tolerates frost. |
Boronia megastigma Lutea | Yellow Boronia - Dainty shrub to 1m - fine aromatic lime green foliage - sweetly scented yellow cup shaped flrs in Sp - moist, well drained soil - usually frost resistant. |
Boronia muelleri compact | Similar to but hardier than B. muelleri Sunset Serenade, this dainty plant grows to 1m - fern like foliage - pink bells in Sp - frost resistant. |
Boronia muelleri Sunset Serenade | A dainty 1 m high shrub - fine aromatic green foliage - pink & white flrs in Wi & Sp - maintain a cool root run, particularly suited for tubs - usually frost resistant. |
Boronia pinnata | A showy plant to 1.5 m - the green pinnate leaves are scented - pink star shaped flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Boronia Telopea Valley Star | Compact shrub growing to 2m - fern like foliage with dark growth tips - deep pink starry flrs in Sp - moist well drained soils in part shade - moderate frosts only. |
Brachychiton australis | Broad leaved Bottle Tree - faster growing than the narrow leaved variety, this tree will reach 12m - large maple like leaves deciduous while flowering - creamy bell shaped flrs in early Su - light frosts only. |
Brachychiton populneus | Kurrajong - small bushy tree to 12m - useful fodder and shade tree for dry areas - suitable windbreak around cultivation - creamy bells in Sp followed by large boat shaped pods in Su - frost tender when young but generally very hardy. |
Brachychiton rupestris | Narrow Leaf Bottle Tree - adaptable tree growing to 20m - swollen bottle like trunk - insignificant flowers followed by small interesting boat like pods - useful indoor plant- frost resistant. |
Brachyscome multifida | Neat suckering groundcover - purple daisies most of the year - good pot plant - tolerates light frosts. |
Brachyscome multifida alba | Neat suckering groundcover - white daisies most of the year - good pot plant - tolerates light frosts. |
Brachyscome multifida Break of Day | A neat hardy plant for the rockery or border spreading to 40 cm wide - bright blue daisies most of the year - medium frost only. |
Brachyscome multifida Compact | Small spreading rockery plant - fine compact green foliage mauve daisy flrs throughout the year - tolerates light frost. |
Brachyscome multifida Pink | Neat prostrate suckering plant to 40cm diam. - soft green foliage - pink daisy flrs most of the year- tolerates light frosts. |
Brachyscome Valencia | Larger and less compact than B. multifida - longer stemmed mauve daisy flrs - tolerates light frost. |
Bursaria spinosa | Blackthorn - tall upright hardy shrub reaching 4 m tall - prickly stems with small green shiny leaves - large spikes of small wh. scented flrs in Su followed by attractive clusters of reddish brown seed pods - a host plant for parasitic wasps & some butterflies - frost tolerant. (Descriptive label only) |
Cadellia pentastylis | Ooline - shrub or small tree to 6m - round glossy leaves with red growth tips - white flrs followed by showy red calyces in Su - frost and drought resistant. (descriptive label only) |
Callistemon Little John | Compact shrub to 1m - green grey foliage - bright red brushes throughout the year - good tub specimen - light frosts only. |
Callistemon Reeves Pink | Shrub to 3 m - stiff broad dark green leaves - clear pink brushes in Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Burgundy | Bushy selected seedling of C. "Reeves Pink" growing to 2 m - dark green leaves - deep burgundy red brushes with gold anthers in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Cameo Pink | Probably a form of C. salignus growing 4 m high - pink growth tips - tiny flr spikes of a deep rose pink with yellow anthers - frost hardiness unknown, possibly frost tender when young. |
Callistemon Candy Pink | Fast growing shrub to 1.5 m - narrow foliage - bright pink brushes 3x a year - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Captain Cook | Compact shrub to 2m - soft bright green foliage - red brushes in Sp, Su & Au - light frosts only. |
Callistemon Cherry Time | This cross between C. subulatus & C. citrinus forms a weeping shrub to 1.8 m tall - glossy green leaves with bronze new growth - cherry red brushes from Sp to Su - frost tolerant. |
Callistemon citrinus Angela | Shrub to 2 m selected from a natural stand of red citrinus - broad green leaves - stamens grade from pink inside to white outside, flrs in Sp & Au - frost resistant |
Callistemon citrinus Endeavour | Shrub to 3m - stiff dark green foliage with pink new growth - large crimson brushes in Sp & Au - usually frost resistant. |
Callistemon citrinus White Anzac | Attractive dense shrub to 1.5 m - oval green leaves - white bottlebrushes in Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Clearview White | Vigorous upright shrub to 4 m - stiff broad green leaves - white brushes in Sp and Au - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Coochy Coochy | Shrub reaching 3 m - narrow green leaves - red brushes with yellow anthers during Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Dawson River | Large shrub to small tree with branches weeping to the ground - bright red brushes in Sp and Su - heavy soils - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon Demesne Prestige Pink | A tidy rounded shrub growing to 2 m tall - green foliage with reddish new growth - hot pink fading to soft pink brushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Eastland | Spreading shrub to 2.5 m tall - citrinus type green leaves - large mauve pink brushes in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Eureka | Upright shrub to 5m high - bright red new growth - brilliant hot pink/purple brushes in Sp - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon Father Christmas | A form of C. pallidus, this hardy bottlebrush reaches 2 m - silky young foliage becoming smooth with age - creamy brushes with red anthers in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Firebrand | Ground cover with a 2.5m spread - green oval but pointed leaves - large red bottlebrushes late Sp - Su - frost hardy. |
Callistemon flavovirens Bluff River | Shrub to 3 m - interlocking branches & thick leathery grey green leaves - greenish flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon formosus - Kingaroy Bottlebrush | A very hardy shrub reaching 5 m high by 3 m wide - pendulous branches of narrow green leaves with purplish new growth - lemon yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Gibraltar Red | Possibly a form of C. salignus, this shrub reaches 4 m tall - green leaves with pinkish new growth - dark pink flrs during late Sp - frost resistant |
Callistemon Guyra Hybrid | Fast growing shrub to 1.5m - narrow foliage - bright pink brushes in Su - usually frost resistant. |
Callistemon Hannah Ray | Dense shrub to 5 m - soft weeping green foliage - magnificent display of large red brushes Au & Sp - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon Hannah's Child | Hardy vigorous shrub growing 3 - 5 m tall - glossy green foliage - mass display of red bottlebrushes in Sp, with spot flrs throughout the year - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon Happy Valley | Endemic to Stanthorpe, Qld, this erect shrub grows 4 m tall - dark green oval leaves - flr spikes have pink stamens & red anthers & occur in Sp - frost tolerant. |
Callistemon Harkness | Large hardy shrub to 3 m tall - tough dark green foliage - bears huge red brushes in Sp, one of the first bottlebrushes to flr - hardy to frost & heavy soils. |
Callistemon Hinchinbrook | Distinctive squat growing shrub to 1.5 m tall - attractive broad leaves with bronze new growth - clusters of red brushes with gold anthers appear in Sp - light frost only. |
Callistemon Injune Pink | Semi - weeping shrub to 2m - soft grey green foliage - pink brushes - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Injune x Tinaroo | Open hardy plant growing to 2 m - weeping branches of narrow leaves - small watermelon coloured brushes in flushes throughout the year - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Kings Park Special | Bushy shrub to 5m - red bottlebrushes in Sp - heavy soils - drought tolerant - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon linearis | Very hardy open shrub to 3 m tall - narrow pointed linear leaves - 10 cm long red flr spikes in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Mauve Mist | Dense shrub to 3m - stiff green foliage - mauve-pink bottlebrushes in late Sp to Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Mount Drummer | Originating in East Gippsland, this hardy shrub grows to 3 m - dark green citrinus like foliage - prolific purple brushes occur in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Mount Drummer | Originating in East Gippsland, this hardy shrub grows to 3 m - dark green citrinus like foliage - prolific purple brushes occur in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Mount Drummer | Originating in East Gippsland, this hardy shrub grows to 3 m - dark green citrinus like foliage - prolific purple brushes occur in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Mr Foster | Upright compact shrub to 3 m tall - broad green leaves - superb red bottlebrushes to 20 cm long throughout the year - frost resistant |
Callistemon pachyphyllus var. viridis | Useful bottlebrush growing to only 1.5 m tall - narrow green foliage - short green flower spikes during Sp - tolerates poor drainage & frost. |
Callistemon pallidus | Lemon Bottlebrush - Upright shrub to 3 m - silky young growth leading to smooth pointed foliage - yellow bottlebrushes in Sp and Su - full or filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Callistemon pallidus Candle Glow | A ground covering bottlebrush reaching 60 cm high x 2.5 m across - dull green foliage with soft silvery new growth - lemon yellow flrs in Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Callistemon paludosus | Pale pink form - shrub to 2m - linear leaves - small pale pink bottle brushes in Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon pearsonii Rainbow Falls | Bushy shrub to 2 m - small stiff leaves with bronze new tips - red bottlebrush flrs with yellow anthers in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Phil May | Almost prostrate bottlebrush reaching a height of 60 cm by 1.5 m wide - linear leaves with pink new growth - short red brushes with yellow anthers appear in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon phoeniceus Pink Ice | Stiff upright bush to 3 m - tough pointed grey green leaves contrasting with the large delicate 2 tone pink brushes in Sp - frost and drought resistant. |
Callistemon pinifolius | hardy open shrub to 3m - dark green pine needle like leaves - green brushes in Sp - frost tolerant - cool districts only. |
Callistemon Pink Champagne | Upright shrub to 3 m tall x 2 m wide - attractive grey green foliage - pink brushes in flushes throughout the year - frost resistant. |
Callistemon pityoides | Alpine Bottlebrush - compact shrub to 1m - small pointed leaves - small dense pale yellow brushes in Sp and Su - tolerates frost and snow. |
Callistemon polandii dwarf | Spreading shrub to 1m tall - broad green leaves - deep red bottlebrushes with yellow anthers in Su - moderate frost only. |
Callistemon pungens | Hardy shrub to 3 m - broad dark green leaves with silvery new growth - 6cm long purple brushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Purple Splendour | Hardy shrub to 2 m - stiff dark green leaves - large showy purple bottlebrushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Red Clusters | Shrub to 3 m tall - lanceolate citrinus like leaves - bears clusters of red bottle brushes near the ends of the branches in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Reliance | An upright shrub to 2 m tall - long linear dark green leaves - red bottlebrushes in Sp & Au - frost tolerance unknown. |
Callistemon rigidus | 3 m tall open shrub - tough grey pointed leaves - beautiful white buds followed by red brushes in Sp - drought & frost resistant - tolerant of poor drainage. |
Callistemon Rocky Rambler | (syn. C. pearsonii) - open lowgrowing bottlebrush to 30 cm high - small narrow semi-prickly leaves - showy bright red brushes with yellow anthers during Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Running River | (syn. C. Ewan Rd) - a compact erect shrub to 2.5 m tall - stiff grey green foliage - small red brushes with gold anthers in Sp - light frosts only. |
Callistemon Severn River | now known as a form of C. viminalis, this 4 m Tall weeping shrub originated near Stanthorpe - green foliage with soft bronze new growth - red brushes with yellow anthers during Sp - frost tolerant. |
Callistemon sieberi | Dense bushy shrub to 4 m - narrow linear leaves - small pale pink brushes fading to cream in Sp - tolerant of frost & water logging. |
Callistemon sieberi Millie Marsden | This 3 m tall shrub originated in the Stanthorpe district - the grey/green foliage is particularly fine & weeping - small pale pink brushes during Sp - tolerant of heavy frost & poorly drained soil. |
Callistemon sieberi Mount Mistake | This hardy shrub grows to about 1.2 m - pendulous grey green foliage - mid pink flowers with yellow anthers appear repeatedly during the warmer months - frost resistant. |
Callistemon sieberi pink | Bushy shrub to 2 m - linear grey /green leaves - profuse small pink brushes during Sp - tolerant of frost & water logging. |
Callistemon sp. Gibraltar | This hardy but rare shrub reaches 3 m tall - green leaves with pinkish new growth - unusual mushroom pink flrs during late Sp - particularly frost resistant. |
Callistemon sp. Gibraltar Pink | This hardy but rare shrub reaches 3 m tall - green leaves with pinkish new growth - mushroom pink flrs during late Sp - particularly frost resistant. |
Callistemon subulatus | Compact hardy shrub reaching 1.5 m - slightly pendulous branches of narrow green leaves - masses of red flr spikes with yellow anthers in Su - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Taree Pink | Grows into a dense 3 m tall shrub - green foliage with colourful pink new growth - clusters of bright pink bottlebrushes in Sp - tolerant of light frost. |
Callistemon viminalis | Weeping Bottlebrush - Ornamental tree/shrub to 10 m - pendulous green foliage - red bottlebrushes in Sp - tolerant of heavy soils and frosts. |
Callistemon viminalis Pindi Pindi | Hardy shrub to 5m - weeping blue/green foliage with pink new growth - bright red brushes in Sp - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon viminalis Prolific | Small tree growing to 6m high by 4m wide - pendulous branch tips - red brushes in Sp, Su and Au - frost resistant. |
Callistemon viminalis Rose Opal | A dense shrub reaching 2 m - narrow green foliage which will form a hedge if pruned in Nov. & Feb. - flr clusters produced in Sp change from deep red to rose colour as the flr matures - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon viminalis Rose Opal | A dense shrub reaching 2 m - narrow green foliage which will form a hedge if pruned in Nov. & Feb. - flr clusters produced in Sp change from deep red to rose colour as the flr matures - frost tender when young. |
Callistemon viminalis Wildfire | Shrub to 2m - soft green weeping foliage - spectacular display of orange/red flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Callistemon violaceus | Dense rounded shrub to 3m - dark green elliptical leaves with burgundy growth tips - purple brushes in Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Western Glory | Shrub to 4m - stiff green foliage - very large mauve red brushes - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Wilderness White | Shrub to 3m - attractive grey green foliage - white brushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Callistemon Wildfire of Newcastle - (syn. C. Kotara Rose) | This shrub will grow 2 - 4 m tall - gently weeping branches of stiff narrow green leaves - profuse red bottlebrushes in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Callistimon salignus | Small tree to 8m - green foliage with pink growth tips - cream brushes in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Callitris macleayana | Stringybark Pine - dense columnar tree reaching 15 m - dark green foliage turning reddish in Wi - 3 cm cones - frost & shade tolerant. |
Callitris monticola | Dwarf Cypress Pine - a hardy compact plant suitable for formal gardens , this native pine reaches a height of 3m by 1m diameter - green foliage and small rounded cones - frost hardy. |
Calostemma luteum | Native daffodil - a hardy native lily with strap like foliage - heads of yellow trumpet-like flrs in Su - frost and drought resistant. |
Calostemma purpureum | Garland lily - eventually forming a very large bulb, this hardy plant has strap like leaves - wine red flr heads on 40 cm high stems in Su - tolerant of water logging, drought and frost. |
Calothamnus quadrifidus dwarf | Spreading shrub to 1m - dark green pine like foliage - bright red one sided bottle brush flowers in Sp - frost resistant. |
Calothamnus quadrifidus Grey Form | Net Bush - shrub to 3 m - upright branch spikes of downy grey foliage - brilliant red one-sided bottlebrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Calothamnus quadrifidus prostrate | Spreading shrub to 1.5 m tall x 2 m wide - green pine like foliage - red one sided bottlebrush flrs in Sp - moderately frost hardy. |
Calothamnus quadrifidus Starlight | Spreading shrub to 1.5 m tall - soft pine needle like foliage - creamy yellow one sided bottlebrushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Calothamnus quadrifidus yellow | Spreading shrub to 1.5m tall - soft pine needle like foliage - creamy yellow one sided bottlebrushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Calothamnus villosus | Silky Net Bush - shrub to 2 m - attractive dark green terete leaves - red one sided bottlebrush flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Calytrix tetragona prostrate pink | A compact shrub reaching approx. 0.30 m high x 1 m wide - bright green narrow heath like leaves - masses of pink starry flrs in Sp - well drained soil required - frost resistant. |
Calytrix tetragona Rich Pink | a spreading compact shrub reaching 1 m high x 1.5 m wide - narrow heath like leaves - masses of very ornamental pink starry flrs in Sp - well drained soil required - frost resistant. |
Calytrix tetragona white | A spreading open shrub to 1 m - long branches of aromatic heathlike leaves - white starry flrs in Sp followed by attractive reddish calices - frost resistant. |
Cassia brewsteri | Shrub or small bushy tree to 12 m high - attractive fern like foliage - pendulous spikes of yellow-orange to red flrs in Sp - drought tolerant but frost tender - useful street tree. |
Castanea sativa | Spanish Chestnut - handsome symmetrical tree growing to 15m - deciduous serrated leaves - seedling which bears edible nuts in Au after approx. 4 years - prefers deep fertile soils and is frost hardy - cabinet timber. |
Casuarina cristata | Belah - hardy farm tree to 12 m - long dark green needle like foliage & attractive seed pods - tolerant of hot, dry & saline conditions - frost resistant. |
Casuarina cunninghamiana | River Oak - fast growing tree to 20 m - dark green needle like foliage - tolerates poorly drained & saline soils - frost resistant. |
Casuarina distyla | She Oak - A shrub to 5m - dense pine like foliage - large decorative pods - frost and drought resistant. - suitable screen or windbreak species. |
Casuarina inophloia | Woolly Oak - tree to 5 m tall - pine like needles & an unusual reddish fibrous bark - small bright red flrs followed by woody fruit - frost & drought resistant. |
Casuarina torulosa | Forest She Oak - Height 20m -One of the most attractive Casuarinas with fine reddish needles, corky bark & large ornamental pods, tolerant of clay soils, good timber, usually frost resistant. |
Ceanothus Blue Cushion | Attractive ground cover reaching 40cm high with a 1.5m diameter - dark green mint like leaves - shrub is covered in deep blue flrs in Sp and Su - frost resistant. |
Ceanothus Blue Pacific | Fast growing bushy shrub to 2 m - glossy green mint like leaves - clusters of blue flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Ceanothus prostratus | Spreading shrub growing to 15cm high by 2-3m wide - bright green oval leaves - bright blue flrs - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Ceanothus Snow Flurry | Shrub with a height of 2 m - shiny bright green foliage - white flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Ceratopetalum gummiferum Magenta Star | N.S.W. Christmas Bush - upright shrub to 5m - green trifoliate leaves with brilliant red new growth - small white flrs in Sp, the bracts of which turn red at Christmas time - moderate frosts only. |
Ceratopetalum gummiferum variegata | Variegated N.S.W. Christmas Bush - large shrub to small tree - attractive variegated foliage with reddish new growth - small wh. flrs followed by showy red bracts at Christmas time - light frosts only. |
Cercis Siliquastrum | Judas Tree - slow growing deciduous spreading tree to 6m - rounded bauhinia like leaves - bright pink pea flrs along the branches in Sp - tolerant of lime , drought and frost. |
Chamaecytisus palmensis | Lucerne Tree - Evergreen legumenous shrub or small tree growing to 5m - long drooping leafy branches - profuse white pea flrs in Sp - drought resistant fodder tree - frost tender when young. (Descriptive label only) |
Chamelaucium axillare | Esperance Wax - a hardy plant growing 2m tall - fine foliage - showy flrs which are white and age red in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Chamelaucium Lady Stephanie | Neat shrub to 2m - pine like foliage - white to pale pink flrs in Sp, useful for cut flr growers - well drained soil - light frosts only. |
Chamelaucium uncinatum | Pink Geraldton Wax - Fast growing open shrub to 3m - fine feathery foliage - pink flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Chamelaucium uncinatum CWA Pink | Pink Geraldton Wax - fast growing open shrub to 3 m - fine feathery foliage - pink flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Chamelaucium uncinatum Early Pink | Shrub to 3m - soft needle like foliage - large pale pink flrs May to June - frost and lime tolerant. |
Chamelaucium uncinatum Purple Pride | Geraldton Wax - shrub to 3m - fine green foliage - purple flrs with white centres in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Chamelaucium uncinatum white | Neat shrub to 2m - pine like foliage - white flrs in Sp - well drained soil - light frosts only. |
Chorizema cordatum | Heart leaf flame pea - a showy plant growing to 1 m - heart shaped green leaves with toothed margins - brightly coloured pink, orange & yellow pea flrs during Sp - half shade or full sun - light frosts only - tolerates lime. |
Cistus Brilliancy | Brilliant Rock Rose - hardy shrub to 1.5 m - wavy furry green leaves - masses of large pink flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Cistus salviifolius | Reaching only 60 cm tall, this dwarf shrub has grey green leaves & large wh. flrs in Su. |
Cistus Silver Pink | Rock Rose - bushy rounded shrub to 1 m - soft grey green foliage - pink flrs similar to a single rose in Sp - frost resistant. |
Coleonema album | White Diosma - rounded shrub to - 1.5 m - fine aromatic foliage - white starry flrs in profusion in Sp - frost resistant. |
Coleonema compactum | Dwarf Pink Diosma - dainty rounded shrub to 0.7m - fine aromatic foliage - a profusion of small pink flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Coleonema compactum - Dwarf Pink Diosma | Dainty rounded shrub to 0.7 m - fine aromatic foliage - a profusion of small pink flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Coleonema pulchrum aurea | Golden Diosma - small compact shrub to 75cm - aromatic golden foliage - pink flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Coleonema pulchrum Rubrum | Red Diosma - rounded shrub reaching 1.5m - fine aromatic foliage - dark pink starry flrs over a long period - frost resistant. |
Commersonia pulchella | Dainty native shrub growing 0.5 m high - small crinkly grey/green leaves - pale pink flrs throughout the year - light frost only. (Descriptive label only) |
Conostylis aculeata | A clumping plant for the rockery reaching 30cm across - serrated strap like foliage - woolly yellow flr heads - frost resistant. |
Convolvulus mauritanicus | Vigorous groundcover suited to baskets - oval grey green leaves - blue saucer-like flrs throughout Su - frost resistant. |
Correa Dusky Bells | Hardy spreading shrub to 1 m - dense green foliage - dark pink bell like flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Correa alba | White correa - shrub to 1m - soft round grey leaves from which tea may be made - white star like flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Correa alba Pink Form | Shrub to 30cm - oval felted green leaves - pale pink starlike flrs fading to white - frost resistant. |
Correa alba prostrate | Low growing spreading shrub - unusual furry dull green leaves - wh. starry flrs in Wi - cool, moist root run - frost resistant. |
Correa baeuerlenii | Chef's Hat Correa - rounded plant reaching 1.5 m - dark glossy green leaves - green flrs shaped like chef's hat in Wi - tolerant of shade and frost. |
Correa calycina | This hardy screening plant reaches 3 m in height - soft oval lime green leaves - bird attracting green bell shaped flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerates lime, frost and some shade. |
Correa decumbens | Low spreading shrub reaching 30 cm high x 2 m wide - dark green oval leaves - erect tubular red flrs with yellow tips most of the year - sun or part shade - frost resistant. |
Correa Federation Belle | Shrub reaching 1.5 m tall - round furry aromatic leaves - fat showy bright pink bells with lemon yellow tips from January till June - frost resistant. |
Correa Firebird | Rounded shrub to 1m - oval felted green leaves - pinkish red bells from Au to Sp - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Correa glabra red | Shrub to 1.5m high - bright green shiny oval leaves - red bells with green tips in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa glabra yellow | Ornamental shrub reaching 2 m - glossy lime green oval leaves - yellow tubular flrs in Wi - part shade preferred - frost resistant. |
Correa Grandfather's Choice | Vigorous shrub to approx. 1 m tall - attractive soft rounded grey/green leaves - yellow bell shaped flowers - frost resistant. |
Correa Gwen | A small hardy rounded shrub - small oval grey/green leaves - pink & white bell shaped flrs in Au & Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa Inglewood Gold | A form of C. glabra, this open shrub grows to 1.5 m - soft oval greyish leaves - golden bells in Wi - frost resistant - some shade. |
Correa lawrenciana rosea | Tree Correa - an upright shrub reaching 4m - large furry dull green leaves - reddish bells in Wi - moist shady position - frost & snow resistant. |
Correa mannii | Neat shrub to 1 m - small dark green heart shaped leaves - salmon red bell like flowers from Au-Sp - frost tolerant. |
Correa Marian's Marvel | Hardy shrub to 2m - small oval leaves - bell shaped pink flrs with green tips from Au to Sp - frost tolerant. |
Correa Pink Frost | C. pulchella x C. aemula - this hybrid correa only grows to 0.5 m tall - green heart shaped papery leaves - the purplish pink bell shaped flrs are attractive to honeyeaters - tolerant of frost & part shade. |
Correa Pink Frost | (C. pulchella x C. aemula) - this hybrid correa only grows to 0.5 m tall - heart shaped green papery leaves - the purplish pink bell shaped flrs are attractive to honeyeaters - tolerant of frost & part shade. |
Correa Pink Frost | C. pulchella x C. aemula - this hybrid correa only grows to 0.5 m tall - heart shaped green papery leaves - the purplish pink bell shaped flrs are attractive to honeyeaters - tolerant of frost & part shade. |
Correa pulchella Candy Pink | Neat compact shrub to 1 m - oval green leaves - open pink bells - frost resistant. |
Correa pulchella minor pink | Spreading shrub growing to approx. 0.5 m tall - small green leaves - the pink bell flrs are small & numerous - prefers a cool root run & is frost resistant. |
Correa pulchella pale pink | Showy shrub to 1 m - dark green oval leaves - pink tubular flrs in Au & Sp - tolerant of most well drained soils - frost resistant. |
Correa pulchella Pink Mist | A compact rounded shub growing to 1m high - neat oval green leaves - shell pink tubular bells in Au & Wi - hardy in a variety of soils - frost resistant. |
Correa Redex (reflexa x decumbens) | this hardy compact shrub grows to 1m tall - small dark green leaves - massed tubular red flowers with yellow/green tips occur much of the year - tolerant of frost. |
Correa reflexa Clearview Giant | Attractive rounded shrub to 1m - heart shaped furry leaves - large showy red bells with green tips - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa cream | Bushy shrub reaching 1m - neat grey green foliage - cream bells in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa Kangaroo Island | Neat compact shrub reaching 1 m high - glossy dark green rounded leaves with prominent oil glands - large red bells in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa nummulariifolia mini | Spreading shrub to 40cm high x 1m wide - small neat oval leaves are a feature - cream bell-shaped flrs in Wi & Sp - requires good drainage - frost tolerant - sun or part shade. |
Correa reflexa Prostrate | Dainty groundcover - small dull green furry leaves - green tipped red bells in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa prostrate green | Low shrub to 30cm - felted oval leaves - lime green bells in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa squat | bushy correa reaching 40cm high - furry heart shaped leaves - bright red tubular flrs tipped with green appear in Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa Torrington | Open shrub reaching 1 high - furry heart shaped leaves - red tubular flrs tipped with green appear in Au & Wi - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa var. angustifola | Grampians Correa - open rounded plant growing 1 m tall - small dark green hairy leaves - large fat red bell flrs with pale green lobes during Au - frost resistant. |
Correa reflexa var. angustifolia | Grampians Correa - open rounded plant growing 1 m tall - small dark green hairy leaves - large fat red bell flrs with pale green lobes during Au - frost resistant. |
Correa schlechtendalii | Neat rounded shrub to 2 m high - oval grey leaves - red tubular bells with green tips - half shade preferred - frost resistant. |
Crowea Bindelong Compact | Useful rockery or container plant only reaching 50cm high - small oval aromatic leaves - masses of deep pink starry flrs over a long period - tolerant of part shade and frost. |
Crowea Ecstasy Compact | A small shrub naturally bushier than C. Poorinda Ecstasy - aromatic lime green foliage - pink starry flrs much of the year - moist well drained position - frost resistant. |
Crowea exalata | Small shrub to 1 m - narrow aromatic green foliage - bright pink flrs from Su to Au - prefers a well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Crowea exalata X saligna | Hardy shrub to 1m - aromatic foliage - pink star like flrs in Su and Au - frost resistant. |
Crowea exalata dwarf | Dainty compact shrub to 0.5 m - narrow aromatic green foliage - starry bright pink flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Crowea exalata low | Small shrub to 0.5 m with faster growth than many croweas - lime green aromatic foliage - abundant pale pink starry flrs throughout the year - frost resistant. |
Crowea exalata White Star | very ornamental and dainty shrub to 1.5m - Small aromatic lime green leaves - white star-like flrs in Su and Au which last well when picked - part shade - frost resistant. |
Crowea Festival | Compact shrub to 1m - narrow aromatic foliage - bright pink star like flowers - frost resistant. |
Crowea Poorinda Ecstasy | Compact shrub to 1m - lime green aromatic foliage - bright pink star shaped flrs all year round - sun or part shade - frost resistant. |
Crowea Southern Stars | Dwarf crowea to 1 m - very fine bronze tipped foliage - dark pink starry flrs much of the year - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Cryptandra scortechinii | A dense shapely shrub to 1 m for rockery or container culture - small pointed leaves - round woolly flr heads in Wi & Sp, ideal for picking & drying - frost resistant. |
Dampiera diversifolia | Dainty prostrate trailing plant - intense blue flrs Sp & Su - light frosts only - baskets or tubs. |
Dampiera linearis Violet Princess | A compact suckering groundcover to 1 m across - small green leaves on upright stems to 30 cm high - purple flrs occur in Sp & Su on horizontally spreading stems - frost tolerant. |
Dampiera purpurea | Shrub to 1m - unusual furry bronze foliage - prolific rich purple flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Dampiera rosmarinifolia | Sprawling prostrate suckering plant suitable for rockeries - small rosemary like leaves - pale blue flrs in Sp - tolerates dryness, lime and frost. |
Darwinia rhadinophylla | Spreading shrub to 1m high - attractive fine grey green foliage - small raspberry like flrs in Su and Au - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Darwinia citriodora | A hardy attractive shrub growing to 1 m - succulent looking lemon scented foliage; turns a reddish colour in Wi - small unusual orange flrs during Sp -moderate frosts only. |
Darwinia citriodora Prostrate | Ground cover for sun or part shade - lime green lemon scented foliage - unusual orange flrs Sp & Su - moderate frosts ear - frost resistant . |
Darwinia procera | Hardy for a Darwinia, this shrub reaches 2 m high x 1 m wide - attractive light green leaves, triangular in section - wh. flr clusters aging to red in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Darwinia taxifolia | A reasonably hardy spreading species growing to 1 m tall - small grey green leaves with triangular section - clusters of wh. flrs aging to red occur in Sp & Su - pot culture or rockery plant - frost resistant. |
Dianella caerulea | A dwarf form to 0.5 m of this widespread & variable native lily - stiff green strap like leaves - blue starry flrs in Sp followed by blue berries - frost resistant. |
Dianella revoluta | A hardy native lily growing to 80 cm tall - green flax like leaves - bright blue star like flrs with yellow anthers occur in Sp & then develop blue edible berries - frost resistant. |
Dianella tasmanica | Flax Lily - for use beside a pond or in a rockery - strap like leaves - bright blue flrs with prominent yellow anthers on tall spikes; develops blue globular fruits in Su - frost resistant. |
Diaspasis fiifolia | Grasslike clumping plant to 30 cm tall for the rockery - linear green leaves - showy bright pink flrs in Su - prefers a moist well-drained sandy soil - tolerant of frost & shade. |
Diplarrhena | A native lily reaching a height of 1.2 m - erect narrow strap like leaves - white iris-like flrs with yellow centres occur from Sp to Su - frost resistant. |
Diplolaena dampieri | Unusual upright plant growing 1.3 m high - hairy green foliage with pink tips - pendant orange brush like flrs surrounded by green bracts in Sp - part shade - frost resistant. |
Diselma archeri | Native conifer to 3 m high x 1.5 m wide - deep green foliage - small male and female cones - formal plantings or tub specimen - requires plenty of moisture - grows in sun or shade - tolerates frost. |
Dodonaea boroniifolia | Dodonaea boroniifolia - appealing hardy shrub reaching 2m high - fine pinnate foliage - insignificant flowers leading to showy red seed pods in Su - frost resistant. |
Dodonaea viscosa ssp. Cuneata | Hop Bush - shrub to 2m - small wedge shaped leaves - colourful bronze hops - frost and drought resistant. |
Dodonaea viscosa var. purpurea | Purple Hop Bush - upright shrub to 3m - attractive slightly sticky purple foliage suitable for floral work - hop-like reddish brown seed pods - tolerates lime, dryness and frost. |
Einadia nutans | Grey Saltbush - prostrate groundcover to1.5m across - soft silver foliage - tiny red berries in Su - tolerates drought and frost. (Descriptive label only) |
Epacris longiflora | Native Fuchia - straggly heathlike plant to 1 m tall by 1 m across - small pointed ovate leaves - outstanding long bell shaped red flrs with white tips occur throughout the year - moderate frosts only. |
Eremophila alternifolia var. latifolia | Upright shrub to 2.5 m - attractive green foliage - pale yellow spotted tubular flrs in Sp - tolerates drought, lime & frost. |
Eremophila bignoniiflora | Hardy vigorous shrub to 3 m - long bright green leaves - pink trumpet shaped flrs much of the year - suited to heavy soils, tolerant of water logging & frost. |
Eremophila bignoniiflora x polyclada | Hardy shrub for a dry spot reaching 4m high - long narrow leaves - prolific large mauve tubular flrs much of the year - tolerant of frost and heavy soils. |
Eremophila caerulea ssp Merrallii | Shrub to 0.5 m - tiny felted grey leaves - blue flrs. |
Eremophila calorhabdos | An upright shrub reaching 2 m - oval green leaves on tall stems - pink tubular flrs during much of the year - frost resistant. |
Eremophila chamæphila | Shrub to 30 cm high - small dark green linear leaves - blue flrs. |
Eremophila debilis (syn. Myoporum debile) | Prostrate ground cover - green foliage turning purplish in Wi - mauve flrs in Sp, Au and Su followed by cream and purple berries - tolerates dryness and some frost. |
Eremophila decipiens | Shrub reaching 1 m - narrow olive green leaves - red tubular flrs most of the year - frost, lime & drought resistant. |
Eremophila denticulata | Fast growing adaptable species to 1.5 m high - bright green minutely toothed lanceolate leaves - yellow buds followed by tubular red flrs much of the year - moderate frosts only. |
Eremophila dicroantha | A 2 m x 2 m open shrub - slender arching branches of small warty leaves - tubular blue flrs are borne along the branches from Sp to Su - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila divaricata | Tangled spreading shrub growing to 1.5 m tall - small green leaves - tubular lilac flrs Sp to Au - frost resistant. |
Eremophila glabra burgundy prostrate | A neat groundcover with olive green oval leaves - dark red tubular flrs for most of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila glabra Grey Ghost | Beautiful upright shrub to 1 m - soft silver foliage - red tubular flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant - requires excellent drainage. |
Eremophila glabra Red - Green foliage form | Spreading shrub to 70 cm - sticky green leaves - bright red tubular flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Eremophila glabra Roseworthy form | A completely prostrate form with green foliage - red tubular flrs - frost resistant. |
Eremophila glabra yellow prostrate | Spreading shrub reaching 30cm high by 1m wide - fresh lime green leaves - yellow tubular flrs - frost resistant. |
Eremophila hillii small leaf | Dwarf shrub reaching 0.5 m high - attractive furry silver indented leaves - orange/red tubular flrs from Wi to Su - drought & frost resistant. |
Eremophila Kalbarri Carpet | A prostrate form of E. glabra - soft silver grey foliage - yellow tubular flrs much of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila macdonnellii | Spreading shrub to 1m - soft green foliage - brilliant glossy purple flrs in Sp and Su - tolerates drought, lime and frost. |
Eremophila macdonnellii prostrate | Low growing ground cover - fine soft green foliage - glossy deep purple flrs in Sp & Su - tolerates drought, lime and frost. |
Eremophila maculata apricot | Hardy plant to 1.5 m - pale green foliage - yellow buds followed by apricot tubular flrs - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata aurea | Spreading shrub to 1.5 m high by 2 m wide - narrow dark green leaves - clear yellow tubular flrs over a long period - frost resistant. |
Eremophila maculata brick | Handsome bushy plant to 1.5 m tall - lush bright green foliage - orange/red tubular flrs - frost resistant. |
Eremophila maculata cerise | Shrub to 1 m - spotted cerise tubular flrs much of the year - tolerates drought, lime and frosts. |
Eremophila maculata compacta |
Eremophila maculata crimson dwarf | A bushy hardy spreading shrub - fleshy green leaves - bright red tubular flrs - frost and drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata hot pink | Hardy plant to 1.5 m - pale green foliage - yellow buds followed by apricot tubular flrs - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata hot pink | Vigorous plant to 1.5 m - dark green foliage with reddish stems - hot pink tubular flrs much of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata orange | Hardy plant to 1 m - pale green foliage - yellow buds followed by yellow & orange tubular flrs - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata pale pink | Hardy plant to 1.5 m - pale green foliage - yellow buds followed by pale pink tubular flrs - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata purple | Rounded shrub to 1m - oval olive green leaves - tubular purple flrs - tolerant of heavy soils, drought and frost. |
Eremophila maculata spreading red form | Hardy shrub reaching 50cm high - red tubular flrs much of the year - tolerant of drought and frost. |
Eremophila maculata var. brevifolia | Spreading shrub reaching 1 m in height - small round green leaves - showy dark pink tubular flowers in Su - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila maculata Wendy | A hardy shrub to 2 m which responds well to pruning - soft dark green leaves - pinkish red tubular flrs with spotted throats are borne throughout most of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila microtheca | Tar Bush - shrub to 1.5 m tall - very fine greyish foliage with tar like smell - mauve flrs in Sp & Su - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila nivea | Erect open shrub to 1.5 m - woolly silver grey foliage - mauve flrs in Sp & Su - drought and frost resistant. |
Eremophila polyclada | Dense matted shrub reaching 2 m tall - fleshy linear green leaves - profuse white tubular flrs from Sp through to Su - easy to grow & frost resistant. |
Eremophila racemosa bicolor | Shrub growing to 1.5 m tall - light green rather succulent foliage - yellow & orange buds lead to pink & red flrs throughout the year - requires a well drained sunny position - frost & drought tolerant. |
Eremophila racemosa Peaches & Cream | Shrub growing to 1.5 m tall - light green rather succulent foliage - yellow & orange buds lead to pink & red flrs throughout the year - requires a well drained sunny position - frost & drought tolerant. |
Eremophila sargentii | Shrub to 1.5 m - green foliage with very sticky new growth - blue tubular flrs in Sp - tolerates drought & most frosts. |
Eremophila Summertime Blue | Spreading shrub to 1.5m - narrow, shiny, green leaves - large showy mauve/blue flrs in Sp, Su and Au - tolerant of lime, frost and part shade. |
Eremophila ternifolia | Shrub to 50 cm - lilac flrs - frost & drought resistant. |
Eremophila Winter Gold | Another hardy form of Eremophila maculata growing to 1 m tall - grey -green foliage - yellow tubular flrs red spotted inside during Wi - frost & drought tolerant. |
Eremophila Yanna Road | Shrub reaching approx. 1m high - soft grey green foliage - yellow buds followed by bright pink flrs for much of the year - frost resistant. |
Erica darleyensis pink | Dainty compact shrub - small narrow dark green leaves - tiny pink bell flrs over a long period - frost resistant. |
Erica darleyensis white | Compact shrub to 0.5m - small dark green leaves - tiny white perfumed tubular flrs over a long period - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon nodiflorus | Dainty shrub to 1m - narrow heathlike leaves - mauve flower clusters along the stems in Sp - requires well drained soil and semi-shade - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon Profusion | Native Wax Flower - compact shrub to 1.2 m - aromatic green foliage - starry white flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon Bournda Beauty | Compact hardy shrub to 1 m - aromatic green foliage - pink buds opening to wh. star-shaped flrs during Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon buxifolius | Rounded shrub to 1.5 m high - rounded leathery green leaves - starry white flrs with pink buds in Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon buxifolius Cascade of Stars | Compact shrub to 0.3 m with a cascading habit - chunky green foliage - pink buds opening to white starry flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon decumbens | shrub to 60 cm for sun or part shade - small Dark green aromatic leaves - pink buds followed by wh. flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon difformis Starsprite | A hardy shrub to 0.5 m - very fine lime green foliage - wh. star flrs during Sp - tolerates frost, drought & shade. |
Eriostemon Flower Girl | Hardy shrub to 1 m suitable for rockery or tub specimen - aromatic green leaves - pink buds opening to pale pink starry flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon myoporoides | Shrub to 1.5 m - small aromatic green leaves - pink buds and white starry flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerant of frost, lime and partial shade. |
Eriostemon myoporoides long leaf form | Native Wax Flower - shrub to 1.5 m - small aromatic green leaves - pink buds and white starry flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerant of frost, lime and partial shade. |
Eriostemon myoporoides ssp. Acutus | Hardy shrub to 1.5 m tall - small green aromatic leaves - pink buds followed by starry wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon spicatus | Dainty rockery plant to 60 cm for sun or part shade - small linear leaves - terminal sprays of pink flrs in Sp - requires excellent drainage - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon Stardust | Hardy & vigorous shrub to 1.8 m - aromatic green leaves - good display of white star shaped flrs from Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Eriostemon verrucosus | A small open shrub with arching branches - tiny green leaves along warty stems - pink buds opening to white flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Escallonia iveyi | Vigorous and hardy shrub to 2m - large glossy green leaves - clusters of wh. flrs in Sp - frost hardy - useful for hedges. |
Eucalyptus Salubris | Gimlet - handsome twisted tree to 16m - smooth greenish brown trunk - pendulous shiny olive green leaves - best for heavy clay and alkaline soils - usually frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus "Torwood" | Hybrid Coral Gum - a bushy ornamental tree to 9 m tall with a smooth bark - grey green foliage and orange pink flrs in Sp - tolerant of heavy soils and moderate frost. |
Eucalyptus acaciiformis | Wattle leaved Peppermint - fast growing windbreak tree similar to the nicholii reaching 15m - fine dense bluish foliage resistant to insect attack - withstands frost and snow. |
Eucalyptus albens | White Box - A hardy farm tree with grey leaves, whitish box bark & cream flrs in Au, durable fencing timber, tolerant of poorly drained, saline and calcareous soils. |
Eucalyptus alpina | Grampians Gum - spreading shrub to 3 m tall - twisted branches & thick oblong leaves to 12 cm long - bears cream flrs from Su to Wi - tolerant of frost & most soil types. |
Eucalyptus amplifolia | Cabbage Gum - handsome shade tree to 20 m - broad green leaves & smooth trunk - grows well on wet clay soils - frost hardy. (Descriptive label only) |
Eucalyptus anceps | Kangaroo Island Mallee - small tree - golden buds produced in Wi are popular with florists - white flrs in Su - tolerant of drought and lime - light frosts only. |
Eucalyptus argophloia | Chinchilla White Gum - Stately white trunked tree to 25m - smooth weeping branches - wh. flrs in Su - excellent timber - suited to poorly drained soils - ideal for avenues - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus argophloia Dwarf | Dwarf Chinchilla White Gum - This unusual weeping form grows only to 4m high. It features pendulous branches of fine grey/green foliage and a white trunk . It will weep completely from an early age but may be staked to obtain the desired height. This hardy gum is also drought and frost resistant and thrives on heavy soil . |
Eucalyptus bakeri | Baker's Mallee - a mallee growing to 15 m tall with pendulous branches - tolerant of drought, frost & poor drainage. (descriptive label only) |
Eucalyptus botryoides | Bangalay - hardy shade tree to 20m - rough fibrous bark - tolerant of heavy saline soils, frost and drought. |
Eucalyptus caesia Magna | Silver Princess - ornamental open tree to 7m - pendulous white frosted branches - large bright pink flrs with silvery buds and nuts in Wi - drought hardy and mod. frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus camaldulensis | River Red Gum - magnificent spreading tree reaching 30 m - pendulous bluish foliage and smooth white grey trunk - hardy to frost and poorly drained soils. |
Eucalyptus campaspe | Silver topped Gimlet - Compact tree to 6m - waxy bloom on upper trunk branches and leaves - windbreaks and woodlots - suitable for clay soils in hot dry areas - salt and alkaline soil tolerant - usually frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus cinerea | Argyle Apple - Hardy fast growing tree to 12m - bushy crown of bluish foliage - reddish fibrous bark - cream flrs in Au and Wi - tolerates poor drainage - frost tolerant. |
Eucalyptus citriodora | Lemon Scented Gum - ornamental stately tree reaching 30m tall - long strongly scented drooping leaves - smooth white trunk - masses of white blossom in Su - frost tender when young. |
Eucalyptus cladocalyx nana | Hardy and bushy gum to 12m - attractive green foliage - white flrs in Su - tolerates alkaline and clay soils - frost resistant - susceptible to borers in some areas. |
Eucalyptus cordata | Heart leaved silver gum - ormamental tree for the tablelands reaching 10 m - whitish trunk & grey green heart shaped leaves - wh. flrs Wi to Sp - frost hardy - prefers a moist position. |
Eucalyptus crebra | Narrow leaved Ironbark - useful tree to 20m - narrow green foliage - dark furrowed bark - woodlots and windbreaks - tolerates heavy soils - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus crenulata | Buxton Silver Gum - Ornamental fast growing tree to 8m - fine crenulated silver / pink foliage useful to florists - white flrs in Sp - tolerant of cold wet sites. |
Eucalyptus dealbata | Tumbledown Gum - hardy twisted tree growing to 10m - spreading limbs of pendulous grey green foliage - smooth patchy trunk - white flrs in Sp - resistant to frost & drought and hardy on skeletal soils. |
Eucalyptus dunnii | Dunn's Gum - quick growing tree to 30 m - white trunk- white flrs in Au and Wi - tolerant of poor drainage - usually frost resistant - suitable for wood lots. |
Eucalyptus elata | River Peppermint - A graceful tree reaching 20m - dense crown of grey green leaves - smooth greenish wh. trunk - round clusters of wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus erythrocorys | Red Cap Gum - tree to 6m - long green leathery leaves - green buds with red warty caps opening to yellow flowers in Au - smooth white trunk - drought and lime tolerant - frost tender when young. |
Eucalyptus ficifolia | Scarlet Flowering Gum - A spectacular spreading shady tree reaching 6m - broad dark green leaves & masses of brilliant red, orange or pink flrs in Su - light frosts only. |
Eucalyptus formanii | Small dense tree with grey bark - attractive narrow grey leaves useful for floral work - cream flrs in Sp and Su - drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus forrestiana | Fuchsia Gum - an open shrubby mallee to 4 m tall - the red fuchsia like buds prized by florists are followed by a yellow flr in Su & Au - tolerant of drought & light frost. |
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. Bicostata | Eurabbie - Attractive avenue or woodlot tree to 20m - broad silvery juvenile leaves changing to very long dark green mature leaves - silver buds leading to white fls in Sp and Su - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus grandis | Flooded Gum (Rose Gum) - fast growing tree to 30m - shaft like white trunk - useful timber - tolerant of poor drainage - light frosts only. |
Eucalyptus gunnii | Cider Gum - fast growing tree to 25 m - smooth green & white bark - round silver juvenile foliage changing to longer green leaves - timber or ornamental - tolerant of heavy wet soils - frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus hypochlamydea | Buds & foliage used in floral work - grey juvenile leaves leading to green adult foliage & yellow buds. |
Eucalyptus infera | Durikai Mallee - slender mallee endemic to west of Warwick, Qld - smooth green & coppery bark shedding in ribbons - glossy green leaves & small wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus kruseana | Kruses Mallee - ornamental shrub to 2m - round silver leaves suitable for floral arrangements - silver buds and yellow flrs in Au - moderately frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus lansdowneana | Crimson Mallee - small tree to 4 m - long, glossy & pendulous, yellow-green leaves - hot pink or sometimes mauve flrs in Su, cut flr variety - frost & drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus leucoxylon macrocarpa | Ornamental tree to 8m - attractive trunk and large reddish pink flrs in Sp - recommended for wind breaks - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea | A small ornamental tree to 12m - red, pink or cream flrs in Wi or Sp - frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus macrandra | Useful windbreak tree to 7m - shiny olive green foliage - long bud caps reddish - tan followed by yellow flrs in Su & Au - bud used in floral work - tolerant of part shade, lime and salt and frost. |
Eucalyptus maculata | Spotted Gum - Height 30m - A beautiful straight growing tree with a dappled pale bark & wh. flrs in Wi & Sp - good timber - tolerant of clay soils. |
Eucalyptus mannifera | Red Spotted Gum - graceful open tree to 10m - dappled white trunk and branches - white blossum Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus melanophloia | Silver leaved Ironbark - hardy spreading tree for rocky site growing to 10m - broad silver leaves - masses of creamy blossom in Sp - frost and drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus melliodora | A hardy all purpose tree to 16m - rough bark - white flrs in Sp - Su - first class honey tree - useful timber - clay & salt tolerant - frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus michaeliana | Hillgrove Gum - attractive tree to 12m - smooth patchy bark and irregular trunk - greyish green pendulous foliage resistant to Christmas beetle attack - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus microcorys | Tallowwood - Bushy tree to 30m - its low branching habit and dense crown ensure the Tallowwood provides an excellent windbreak - ginger coloured bark & first class, durable timber - frost tender. |
Eucalyptus microtheca | Coolibah - Hardy tree to 24 m - pendulous blue green foliage - small white flrs. in Su. - useful for saline & poorly drained soils - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus Moluccana | Grey Box - stately farm tree reaching 20 m tall - dark green foliage & a grey tesselated box bark - useful hardwood timber - prefers heavy clay soils - drought & frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus moorei nana | Narrow Leaved Sally - small tree or mallee to 7m - smooth Wh. and grey trunk - narrow glossy green leaves - wh. flrs in Su - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus nicholii | Narrow leaved Peppermint - A decorative windbreak tree to 15 m - fine dense bluish foliage - dark fibrous bark - white flrs in Au - frost hardy . |
Eucalyptus parramattensis | Parramatta Red Gum - tree to 12m - smooth dappled trunk - profuse white flrs in Su - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus parvifolia | Small - leaved Gum - Bushy tree to 8m - attractive blue green foliage - windbreaks & ornamental - frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus pauciflora | Snow Gum - ornamental tree to 12m -smooth white trunk and glossy leaves - frost hardy. |
Eucalyptus perriniana | Spinning Gum - A decorative tree reaching 12m - silvery white foliage used in floral arrangements - the juvenile leaves are round - profuse white flrs from Su to Au - frost and shade tolerant. |
Eucalyptus pilligaensis | Narrow-leaved grey box - useful & hardy farm tree reaching 25 m - grey fibrous box bark - vigorous & fast growing on heavy black soils - frost & drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus platypus | Round - leaved Moort - a marlock reaching 5m - bushy crown of thick leathery leaves to close to ground level - wh blossom Wi to Sp - drought and salt tolerant - moderately frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus pluricaulis | Spreading shrub 3m tall X 8m wide - usually frost tolerant. |
Eucalyptus polyanthemos | Red Box - hardy bushy tree to 12 m - white flrs in Sp and Su, good honey tree - tolerant of drought and clay soils - usually frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus polycarpa | Attractive bloodwood to 15 m - tessellated corky bark - cream flrs in Au followed by moderately large urn shaped pods - frost & drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus populnea | Bimble Box - hardy farm tree to 12m - round shiny poplar like leaves - white blossum Su to Au - tolerant of drought, frost and heavy soils - useful honey and timber tree. |
Eucalyptus prava (syn. bancroftii) | Orange Gum - ornamental often multiple trunked gum to 6m - patchy bark, pink or orange when new, aging to grey brown - broad green leaves - attractive white flrs in Su - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus ptychocarpa | Swamp Bloodwood - sparse spreading ornamental tree to 15m - long leathery leaves - specular red, pink or white flrs and large ribbed pods - frost tender. |
Eucalyptus pulverulenta | Silver Mountain Gum - Small shrubby tree to 4m - round silver foliage suitable for floral work - ribbony white bark - clay and frost tolerant. |
Eucalyptus robusta | Swamp Mahogany - fast growing to a height of 24m - dense crown of leathery dark green leaves - fibrous bark - frost tender when young. |
Eucalyptus saligna | Sydney Blue Gum - Fast growing tree to 30m - smooth, straight grey trunk - white flrs in Su and Au - withstands waterlogging - important hardwood - cold climate seed source used. |
Eucalyptus salmonophloia | Salmon Gum - stately tree reaching 20 m - salmon bark contrasting with glossy green foliage - useful timber - tolerant of drought, lime, salt & moderate frost - prefers heavy soils. |
Eucalyptus scoparia | Wallangarra White Gum - fast growing ornamental tree to 15m - smooth straight white trunk - willow like olive green foliage - frost and drought resistant. |
Eucalyptus sideroxylon | Mugga Ironbark - tree to 20m - pendulous grey - green foliage - pink blossom Sp & Au - clay & frost tolerant - useful timber. |
Eucalyptus socialis | Red Mallee - mallee to about 5m - dull green leaves - pale yellow flowers in Sp - tolerates drought, lime and frost. |
Eucalyptus spathulata | Swamp Mallet - small tree to 6m - very narrow leaves and smooth bark - attractive brown and green buds followed by white flr clusters in Wi - thrives in heavy soils and can withstand some waterlogging - frost and drought and resistant. |
Eucalyptus stoatei | Small tree to 6m - yellow flrs in Wi , ornamental red buds & nuts - tolerates drought, lime and saline soils - light frosts only. |
Eucalyptus stricklandii | Ornamental tree reaching 6m - thick grey green leaves - lemon yellow flrs in Su - tolerant of frost, drought, lime and salt. |
Eucalyptus tereticornis | Forest Red Gum - a stately tree to 30 m with a smooth bluish trunk & wh. flrs in Wi & Sp - tolerant of frost & poorly drained, saline soils - durable timber - koala tree. |
Eucalyptus tessellaris | Carbeen - hardy handsome tree growing to15m - smooth cream bark on upper trunk above dark tessellated bark at base - tolerant of clay and saline soils - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus torelliana | Cadagi - fast growing tree to 30m - smooth green trunk - large furry rounded leaves - masses of white flrs in Su - clay tolerant - frost tender. |
Eucalyptus torquata | Coral Gum - an ornamental eucalypt growing to 6 m tall with a rough bark - bushy crown of dull green leaves - attractive buds open to dark pink flrs much of the year - resistant to drought & moderate frost. |
Eucalyptus uncinata | Hook - leaved Mallee - dense shrub to 2m - white flrs in Su - foliage suitable for floral work - light frost only. |
Eucalyptus viminalis | Ribbon Gum - a fast growing tree to 20 m - smooth shaft like white trunk - pendulous branches - frost resistant. |
Eucalyptus viridis | Green Mallee - dense tree to 6m - narrow dark green leaves - prefers heavy soils - moderate frosts. |
Eucalyptus websteriana | Webster's Mallee - shrubby mallee with grey heart shaped leaves, reddish brown bark & lemon yellow flowers in Wi. Tolerates drought, lime & frost. Requires well drained soil. |
Eucalyptus woodwardii | Tree to 12 m - grey foliage - powdery white buds and yellow flrs Wi to Sp - tolerant of drought, frost and calcareous soils. |
Eucalyptus youngiana | Ooldea Mallee - open mallee to 8 m tall - huge red or yellow flrs followed by unusual red ridged pods - prefers well drained sandy soil - tolerates drought & lime - frost tender when young. |
Eucryphia lucida Ballerina | Shrub or small tree to 7 m - dark green oblong leathery leaves - pale pink flrs to 3 cm across similar to single rose in Sp & Su - requires shade - mod. frosts only - famous for honey production. (descriptive label only) |
Eucryphia milliganii | Dwarf Leatherwood - Tasmanian shrub to 2 m tall - dark green oval leaves with a pale underside - profuse fragrant pale pink flrs to 3 cm across are produced in Su - responds to mulching & regular watering during Su - frost resistant - prefers semi shade. (descriptive label only) . |
Eutaxia obovata | Rounded shrub to 1 m high x 60 cm wide - green lanceolate leaves - yellow & red pea flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Ficus rubiginosa | Rusty Fig - similar to the Morton Bay Fig, this spreading shade tree grows to 15m - glossy dark green leaves - small orange figs - frost tender. |
Flindersia australis | Crows Ash - Handsome tree to 20m - large dark green pinnate leaves - white flrs in Sp followed by large claw like pods - frost tender. |
Fraxinus griffithii | Flowering Ash - deciduous tree to 7m - large pannicles of flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
G. bipinnatifida | Grape Grevillea.This unusual grevillea forms a 1 m rounded shrub - the green crinkly dissected leaves are a feature - large showy red & orange flr clusters from Wi till Su - moderate frost only. |
G. humilis Green Point | A compact form of this variable suckering shrub growing to 0.5 m tall - neat olive green foliage - clusters of wh. flrs - tolerant of frost & half shade - will grow in clay rich soils. |
Geijera parviflora | Wilga - Useful shade and fodder tree to 8m - dense crown of fragrant drooping dark green leaves - suited to loamy and clay soils in hot districts - salt & lime tolerant - moderate frosts only. |
Gingko biloba | Maidenhair Tree - an adaptable deciduous conifer known to reach 40m - reddish bark - maidenhair fern shaped leaves turning golden in Au - frost resistant. |
Goodenia humilis | A dainty suckering perennial to about 10 cm high with a grass like appearance - spreading rosettes of upright narrow leaves - small yellow flrs are borne just above the foliage in Sp & Su - tolerates frost & part shade - enjoys a moist position. (descriptive label only) |
Goodenia macmillanii | Suckering perennial which will reach 50 cm high & a spread of 1m - light green basal leaves - short sprays of pink flowers occur during Sp & Su - moderately frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Goodenia ovata | Prostrate variety - bright green fleshy leaves - yellow flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant - prefers some shade. |
Grevillea Austraflora Jubilee | Compact rounded shrub to 1 m - narrow linear green leaves - unusual red, brown and yellow flr clusters during Wi to late Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea acerata | An adaptable bushy species reaching 1 m tall - narrow linear leaves with coppery new growth - the small terminal umbel like flr heads are mushroom coloured - tolerant of semi-shade & frost. |
Grevillea alpina apricot | Graceful weeping shrub growing to 1 m tall - furry rounded leaves - clusters of apricot flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea alpina Goldfields Form | Ornamental shrub to 0.8m - weeping branches of soft green foliage - apricot yellow snail like flowers in Wi and Sp - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea alpina Warby Range | Hardier than most of the alpinas, this beautiful shrub will grow to 2m high - soft weeping foliage - brilliant red and yellow flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Amethyst | Bushy shrub to 1.5 m - small linear pointed leaves - mauve flr clusters much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Apricot Charm | Shrub to 2 m high - small green oval leaves - apricot flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant - tolerant of heavier soils. |
Grevillea Apricot Glow | Fast growing dense shrub to 2m - bright green leaves - prolific apricot spider flrs in Wi and Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea aquifolium | Holly Grevillea - Dense spreading shrub to 2 m - green holly like leaves - dark red flrs in Wi, Sp & Su - usually frost resistant - sun or part shade. |
Grevillea aquifolium Lake Wartook | Very hardy dense spreading shrub to 0.5 m - green holly like leaves - dark red toothbrush flrs in Wi, Sp & Su - tolerates clay soils & is frost resistant. |
Grevillea aquifolium low | Holly Grevillea - dense spreading shrub to 1 m - green holly like leaves - dark red flrs in Wi, Sp & Su - usually frost resistant - sun or part shade. |
Grevillea aquifolium prostrate | Vigorous prostrate plant - small and attractive holly like leaves - dark red toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost and drought resistant. |
Grevillea arenaria | Very hardy spreading shrub with a height of 2.5 m - dull grey/green oblong leaves - attractive dusky yellow flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea arenaria Silver Cascade | Shrubby groundcover growing to 30 cm high - narrow grey leaves on cascading stems - greenish yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea arenaria ssp. Canescens | Dense hardy rounded shrub to 1 m tall - the small oval leaves are a grey green colour - small glowing orange red flrs occur during Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Aussie Crawl | Hardy prostrate groundcover similar to G. Poorinda Royal Mantle - burgundy toothbrush flrs in Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Austraflora Canterbury Gold | Ground covering shrub to 1 m high x 2 m wide - small green pointed leaves - yellow spider flowers in Sp & Su - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea Austraflora Copper Crest | A hardy & vigorous groundcover capable of spreading 4 m wide - prickly indented leaves with bronze new growth - pink toothbrush flrs in Wi, Sp & Au - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea Austraflora Tangerine | Vigorous groundcover growing to 60 cm high by 150 cm wide - glossy green oval leaves - bright orange flowers in Sp - useful for planting on broad areas & slopes - tolerant of frost. |
Grevillea australis | hardy compact groundcover with a diameter of 1.5 m - small dark green leaves with paler underside - small erect clusters of scented cream flrs in Sp & Su - tolerant of frost and snow (descriptive label only). |
Grevillea banyabba | Open shrub to 1.5 m tall - slender branches of soft dull green leaves - relatively large terminal red, yellow & green flrs over a long period - tolerates part shade - frost resistant. |
Grevillea barklyana | Fast growing shrub to 3 m - dark green oak shaped leaves with a pale underside - reddish pink toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea baueri | Dense low shrub to groundcover - dark green oval leaves with bronze tones in Wi - red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea baueri prostrate | Flat dense groundcover; a smaller plant than G. baueri - dark green oval leaves with bronze tones in Wi - red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea beadleana | Beautiful spreading shrub reaching 1.5m high - large divided furry leaves, tan underneath - dark red toothbrush flrs in Sp and Su - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Grevillea bedggoodiana | Enfield Grevillea - ground cover grevillea growing 0.5 m tall by 2 m wide - small holly like leaves - bicoloured toothbrush flrs of pink & green occur in Sp - frost resistant |
Grevillea Bedspread | PBR - a fast growing prostrate grevillea growing to 30 cm high x 2 m wide - attractive green foliage similar to G. Royal Mantle - burgundy toothbrush flrs from Su to Wi - frost hardy. |
Grevillea Big Red | Shrub to 2 m similar to G. Poorinda Constance, however the orange / red flrs are more terminal - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Bonnie Prince Charlie | A spreading compact shrub which grows to 60 cm tall by 1 m across - small linear green leaves - showy bunches of waxy red & gold flrs in Sp, Su & Au - full sun or part shade - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Boongala Spinebill | Dense spreading shrub to 1.5m tall attractive deeply divided green leaves - profuse red toothbrush flrs most of the year - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea brachystachya | Spreading shrub to 1m high linear soft greyish foliage - apricot spider flrs in Wi - light frosts only. |
Grevillea Bronze Rambler | Open vigorous groundcover to 30 cm high x 4 m wide - deeply divided leaves with reddish new growth - dark red toothbrush flrs most of the year - tolerates heavy clay - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Canberra Gem Dwarf | Bushy rounded shrub to 1 m - prickly linear leaves - bright pink flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea capitellata Clarence River | A dense & vigorous growndcovering plant for the rockery to 1 m tall - arching branches of long narrow green leaves - masses of deep red flrs partially hidden by the foliage in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Carpet Queen | Dainty prostrate plant - small pointed leaves similar to G. Poorinda Queen - apricot orange spider flrs in Wi, Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Cherry Ripe | PBR - a compact dense shrub to 50 cm high x 50 cm wide - small soft grey/green leaves - clusters of bright red flrs in Sp - frost resistant. These plants have been exposed to full frost |
Grevillea chrysophaea | Golden Grevillea - rounded shrub to 1 m high - soft oval green leaves - woolly yellow flrs during Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Clearview David | Dense shrub to 2 m - prickly needle shaped leaves - brilliant red spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Clearview Robyn | A hardy shrub to 2 - narrow grey leaves - pinkish red spider flrs in Wi - Sp - tolerates some shade - frost resistant. |
Grevillea confertifolia prostrate | Spreading shrub to 15 cm tall - prickly green foliage - bright pink/purple spider flrs are borne in Wi - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea Copper Crest | Vigorous ground cover - prickly oak like leaves with bronze tips - pink toothbrush flrs in Au, Wi and Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea Copper Rocket | Vigorous shrub to 4 m - oak-shaped leaves - pink toothbrush flrs in Su and Au - frost hardy. |
Grevillea crithmifolia | Hardy compact shrub to 2m high - soft light green divided leaves - dense white flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Crosbie Morrison | Spreading shrub to 1.5 m - grey linear foliage - deep red waxy spider flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea curviloba (syn. biternata) | Vigorous ground cover - fine prickly lime green leaves - small scented white flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea dallachiana | Dense shrub to 1.5 m - fine soft linear foliage - attractive red, pink and yellow spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea depauperata prostrate | A mounding ground cover reaching 1 m in diameter & 50 cm high - small oval leaves on dainty arching branches - clusters of orange/red flowers most of the year - moderate frost resistance. |
Grevillea diminuta | Spreading shrub to 1m - ornamental metallic coloured oval leaves - rusty red pendulous flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant - sun or part shade. |
Grevillea dimorpha | Hardy plant reaching 1m - very narrow non-prickly leaves - masses of red spider flrs Wi and Sp - hardy in most soils - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Elegance | Big bushy shrub to 4 m high - long linear & finely divided dark green leaves - large erect spikes of waxy pink flrs occur Wi - Su - tolerant of drought & medium frost. |
Grevillea Ellendale | Fast growing spreading shrub reaching 1 m in height with a 2 m spread - soft finely divided leaves - pendulous clusters of showy red flrs in Au, Wi and Sp - frost tender. |
Grevillea Ember Glow | PBR - a bushy spreading shrub to 1 m high x 2 m wide - soft green foliage - bright reddish orange terminal flrs are visible most of the year - frost hardy. |
Grevillea endlicheriana | Tall rounded shrub to 3 m - long narrow bluish green leaves - tall flowering canes bearing clusters of tiny wh. flrs in Wi - moderate frost tolerance. |
Grevillea Evelyn's Coronet | Shrub growing to 2m - soft linear leaves - terminal clusters of mauve & pink flower heads for most of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Firesprite | Hybrid between G. venusta & G. longistyla growing to 3 m tall - bright green deeply lobed leaves - large flame red terminal brushes throughout the year - frost tolerance unknown. |
Grevillea flexuosa | A vigorous hardy open shrub to 3 m high - ornamental divided foliage - conspicuous creamy white flower heads in Sp - light frosts only. |
Grevillea Flora Mason | Fast growing shrub to 3 m - fine grey green foliage similar to G. Winparra Gold - yellow spider flrs in Sp - relatively tolerant of alkaline soils - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Forest Rambler | Hardy and vigorous spreading shub growing to 2m tall - green oval leaves - pale pink spider flrs - frost hardy. |
Grevillea gaudichaudi | Prostrate groundcover - oaklike leaves with red new growth - burgundy toothbrush flrs Sp - Su - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea glabrata (syn. G. manglesii) | Growing to 3 m tall, this vigorous bushy plant is ideal for screening - blue green trilobed leaves - fine lacy wh. flrs much of the year - tolerates frost & clay. |
Grevillea Grassfire | Vigorous groundcover spreading to 3 m - attractive green pinnate leaves - prolific bright red toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost tolerance unknown. |
Grevillea Green Glow | Fast growing ground cover - prickly lime green foliage - large deep red toothbrush flrs in Sp and Su - frost hardy. |
Grevillea hookeriana | Vigorous shrub to 3m - green fish bone shaped leaves - scarlet toothbrush flrs Sp and Su - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea humilis Coastal Gem | This dense prostrate form of G. australis grows to only 20 cm high with a diameter of 1 m - soft grey/green foliage - white spider flrs throughout the year - light frosts only. |
Grevillea humilis Coastal Gem | This dense prostrate form of G. linearifolia grows to only 20 cm high with a diameter of 1 m - soft grey/green foliage - white spider flrs throughout the year - light frosts only. |
Grevillea iaspicula | Wee Jasper Spider - an upright shrub to 1.5 m tall - oval green leaves similar to G. baueri - terminal pink flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea involucrata | An unusual prostrate shrub to 0.5 m high with a 2 m spread - tiny divided leaves on long slender reddish stems - the single pink flrs are born singly in the leaf axes - frost hardy. (descriptive label only) |
Grevillea Ivanhoe | Shrub to 4m - ornamental indented foliage - red toothbrush flrs in Wi & Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea jenkinsii | A tough grevillea growing to 1 m tall - woolly needle shaped leaves - red spider flrs from Wi - Sp - frost resistant. G. jephcottii - rounded shrub to 2m high - woolly foliage - greenish yellow flowers in leafy clusters during spring - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Jennifer Joy | Growing to only 1 m tall & suited to sun or semi-shade, this grevillea can be used in the garden or for pot culture - narrow olive green leaves - mauve pink spider flrs during Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea John Evans | Hardy shrub to 1 m - narrow dark green leaves turning reddish in Wi - masses of red spider flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant - tolerant of heavy clay. |
Grevillea johnsonii | 2 m tall shrub - fine dark green foliage - waxy pink flrs in Wi & Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Grevillea juniperina Molonglo variegated | Hardy groundcover - prickly variegated linear leaves - apricot spider flrs in Sp and Au - frost resistant. |
Grevillea juniperina Molongolo | A prostrate & less vigorous form of G. molongolo - variegated foliage - apricot coloured flrs in Wi & Sp - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea juniperina Pink Lady | Attractive ground cover - prickly linear leaves - pink coronet shaped flrs most of the time - frost resistant. |
Grevillea juniperina Red | Low growing ground cover to 50cm high by 2m wide - prickly green foliage - blood red spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea juniperina Stripy | A prostrate & less vigorous form of G. molongolo - variegated foliage - apricot coloured flrs in Wi & Sp followed by striped seed pods - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea juniperina Torrington | Low growing ground cover to 50 cm high by 1 m wide - broad prickly bright green foliage - orange/red spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea juniperina var. trinervis | Groundcover to 2 m across - prickly green leaves - red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea juniperina yellow | Completely prostrate ground cover - dark green prickly needle like foliage - yellow spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lanigera | Dense shrub to 2m - soft grey green narrow leaves - small red flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Grevillea lanigera Honeyeater Heaven (Special) | Shrub to 1 m - soft green foliage - red and white flrs all year round - frost resistant |
Grevillea lanigera lutea | A spreading shrub reaching 0.3 m high x 1.5 m wide - soft narrow leaves - greenish yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lanigera Miniature | Dense groundcover - similar to G. lanigera Mt Tamboritha with finer foliage and greater frost tolerance - red flrs. |
Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha | Prostrate spreading plant - small soft narrow leaves - red and cream flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea lanigera Special | Shrub to 1 m - soft green foliage - red and white flrs all year round - frost resistant. |
Grevillea laurifolia | Vigorous prostrate ground cover attaining a 3 m diameter - large oval dark green leaves with pink growth tips - dark red toothbrush flrs from Sp to Su - requires a cold Wi for bud formation - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lavandulacea Black Range | An open shrub to 1 m tall - striking grey foliage - fiery red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lavandulacea Chetwynd | A hardy medium sized shrub - small linear green leaves - red spider flrs occur from Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lavandulacea Penola | Showy shrub to 80 cm high by 1 m wide - felted silver grey linear leaves - bright red flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea lavandulacea Victor Harbor | Rounded shrub to 1 m tall - small linear green leaves - good display of showy red & white flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Lilliane | Spreading shrub to 1m - narrow linear leaves - pink and white flrs in Au and Wi - frost resistant - useful in hanging baskets. |
Grevillea linearifolia Coastal Gem | This dense prostrate form grows to only 20 cm high with a diameter of 1 m - soft grey/green foliage - white spider flrs throughout the year - light frosts only. |
Grevillea longifolia | Compact spreading shrub growing to 3 m - long toothed dark green leaves with red new growth - red toothbrushes in Wi & Sp - tolerant of frost & half shade. |
Grevillea longistyla | This upright shrub reaches 3 m tall x 1.5 m diam. & is a parent of G. Elegance - long linear & finely divided green leaves - erect spikes of waxy red flrs occur Wi - Su - tolerant of drought & light frost. |
Grevillea manglesioides | Hardy dense shrub to 1.5 m tall - grey/green foliage - small cream flr clusters for much of the year - tolerates semi-shade & frost. |
Grevillea microstegia | dense ground cover to 3m wide - dainty Ornamental deeply divided prickly leaves with pink new growth - bunches of red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant - sun or semi-shade (descriptive lable only). |
Grevillea miqueliana | Bushy shrub to 2 m requiring little pruning - entire oval felted greyish green leaves - pendent rusty red flr clusters in Sp & Wi - tolerant of frost & snow - shy to flr in warm districts. |
Grevillea Misty Pink | A large fast growing shrub reaching 4 m in height - soft greyish divided leaves - spectacular terminal spikes of pink and white flrs all year round - frost tender. |
Grevillea mollis | A naturally compact 2 m high spreading shrub - soft dull green foliage - small clusters of red flrs from Wi to Sp - grows in semi shaded moist soils better than most grevilleas - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Moonlight | A vigorous screening shrub to 4 m tall - divided grey green leaves - large spikes of cream & lemon flrs throughout the year - useful cut flr variety - frost tender |
Grevillea mucronulata | A hardy spreading shrub to 1 m tall - small oval green leaves - pendant clusters of greenish yellow flrs with a pink style occur most of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Nectar Delight | Vigorous ground cover growing 30 cm high x 3 m wide - dense green oak shaped leaves with bronze new growth - reddish pink toothbrush flrs occur Sp to Au - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Ned Kelly | Fast growing spreading shrub to 2 m - attractive deeply divided green foliage - large red and yellow flower spikes all year round - moderate frosts only. |
Grevillea nudiflora | Dense spreading shrub to 1 m tall - long narrow green leaves on trailing stems - bright red & yellow flrs are borne on up to 2 m long leafless stems in Sp - tolerant of lime & moderate frost - useful as a spiller over banks & walls where the flower stems may be displayed. |
Grevillea obtusifolia | Prostrate groundcover - small soft green leaves - clusters of red flrs Au to Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea obtusifolia Gingin Gem | Vigorous groundcover reaching 25 cm high x 3 m wide - soft narrow green leaves - red spider flrs in Wi - frost and drought resistant. |
Grevillea Old Gold | Vigorous ground cover to 60cm high by 2m wide - attractive divided leaves with yellow new tips - soft gold flower clusters with pink styles in Sp and Au - frost resistant. |
Grevillea oleoides | Shrub to 2m - elegant narrow lanceolate leaves to 10 cm long - clusters of red flowers in Wi - Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea olivaceae red | Shrub to 2 m - green lanceolate leaves with a silvery underside - red umbel-like flr clusters in Sp - tolerant of frost & alkaline soils. |
Grevillea olivaceae yellow | Shrub to 2 m - green lanceolate leaves with a silvery underside - yellow umbel-like flr clusters in Sp - tolerant of frost & alkaline soils. |
Grevillea Olympic Flame | A neat compact plant growing to 1 m - small linear leaves - massed display of pink, red & cream flrs from Wi to Sp - tolerant of frost & dry conditions. |
Grevillea Orange Marmelade | Vigorous spreading shrub to 2.5 m tall - the long entire leaves create a dense attractive screen - unusual erect clusters of orange flowers during most of the year - frost tender. G. pinaster - shrub to 3 m - extremely fine leaves - red flr clusters in Sp & Su - drought & frost tolerant. |
Grevillea Phugnose | A particularly vigorous screening plant to 4 m tall - attractive oak shaped leaves - pink toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Pink Pearl (syn. G. Canberra Gem) | Dense shrub to 2 m - prickly foliage - reddish pink flr clusters most of the year - frost hardy. |
Grevillea Pink Pixie | A dwarf form of G. rosmarinifolia growing to 0.5 m tall - narrow linear leaves - clusters of pink flrs in Sp - drought & frost tolerant |
Grevillea Poorinda Blondie | A shrub reaching 3 m - deeply serrated foliage with burgundy growth tips - apricot coloured toothbrush flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Constance | Vigorous and hardy shrub to 2 m - dark green oval leaves - orange red spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Diadem | Rounded shrub growing to 2.5 m tall - dark green oval leaves - large yellow / buff coloured spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Elegans | Dense shrub to 2m - small dark green leaves - apricot and red spider flrs over a long period - tolerant of lime and frost. |
Grevillea Poorinda Firebird | Spreading shrub reaching 1.5m high - attractive grey-green foliage - profuse bright red spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Illumina | Neat spreading shrub to 1.5m high - cascading branches of soft linear greyish leaves - pink and cream flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Marion | Shrub to 1 m - soft linear foliage - red & white flr clusters in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Peter | Shrub to 4 m - deeply divided leaves with reddish new growth - reddish purple toothbrush flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Queen | Shrub to 2 m - large apricot coloured spider flrs in Wi & Sp - small dark green leaves - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Rondeau | Spreading shrub to 1.5m high - narrow leaves, reddish in Wi - vivid red flrs in Wi & Sp - frost hardy. |
Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle | Prostrate groundcover to be planted at 3 m centres - attractive oak - shaped leaves with bronze new growth - red toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Signet | Suited to poor soils, this bushy shrub will reach 2 m - glossy pointed leaves - profuse pink & wh. flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Poorinda Tranquility | Shrub to 1 m - small soft linear grey green leaves - pale pink and cream flr clusters in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea preissii Magic Lantern | Rounded shrub to 1 m tall - soft finely divided grey foliage - showy pendulous flr clusters are displayed from Au to Sp - frost tender. |
Grevillea Pretty Pink | Shrub reaching 2 m - linear green leaves - pink flrs in Sp - frost resistant |
Grevillea quercifolia | Oak Leaf Grevillea - low growing shrub reaching 50 cm high x 80 cm across - prickly Oak - shaped leaves - upright racemes of purplish pink flrs over a long period - prefers some shade - moderate frosts only. |
Grevillea Red Clusters | Low growing spreading shrub - soft twisted bronze foliage - red spider flrs - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea Red Hooks | Vigorous shrub to 3 m - green fish bone shaped leaves - scarlet toothbrush flrs Sp and Su - medium frost resistance only. |
Grevillea Red Sunset | Though similar in appearance to G. Winparra Gem this spreading shrub reaches only 1 m - red spider flrs in profusion in Wi & Sp - tolerates lime & frost. |
Grevillea Red Wings | Low growing form of G. thelemaniana which may be used as a small hedge - divided green leaves - bright red spider flrs from Wi to Su - tolerant of light frosts. |
Grevillea repens | Creeping Grevillea - prostrate ground cover with a 2 m radius - dark green holly like leaves with reddish new growth - burgundy toothbrush flrs in Su - semi shaded site preferred - frost resistant. |
Grevillea rhyolitica | Ornamental shrub reaching 1.5 m - the green foliage is soft & slightly sticky - large clusters of pendant red flrs throughout the year - sun or semi-shade - moderate frost only. |
Grevillea rivularis | Hardy vigorous spreading shrub growing to 2m high by 6m wide - attractive much divided leaves - mauve pink toothbrush flrs in Sp and Su - suitable for screening and windbreaks - frost resistant - descriptive label only. |
Grevillea robusta | Silky Oak - a semi-deciduous tree to 25m - large golden orange flrs in early Su - frost tender when young. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia | Shrub to 2.5m - prickly dark green linear leaves - red flrs most of the year - drought and frost hardy. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Big Flowers | Compact shrub to 1m - prickly linear foliage - large pendant red spider flrs - frost resistant. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Bathurst Type form | A compact form to 1.5 m tall, now extinct in the wild - dull grey/green prickly foliage - red & cream flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Little Desert | A drought hardy shrub to 1 m tall - very narrow prickly green leaves - masses of dark pink flrs in Spring - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Lutea | Hardy shrub to 2.5 m - green prickly needle like foliage - greenish yellow flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant . |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia nana | Compact spreading shrub or groundcover to 1.5 m high - fine needle like foliage - abundant red flrs in Wi - frost resistant. |
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Wyalong Wonder | Grows to 1.5 m tall - small narrow leaves - pink & white flr clusters during Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Scarlet Sprite | Dense shrub to 2 m - green prickly needle like foliage - prolific scarlet flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea scortechinii | attractive ground cover - bronze tipped holly like leaves - black flrs in Sp - endemic to Stanthorpe district - frost hardy - (Descriptive label only). |
Grevillea sericea | Upright shrub to 1.5m high - dark green linear leaves - pale pink spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea sericea Colloroy Plateau | An erect shrub to 1.5 m - green oval pointed leaves - dark pink flowers much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea sericea mauve form | Upright shrub to 1.5 m high - dark green linear leaves - pink/mauve spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Grevillea shiressii | Bushy shrub to 3 m - attractive long green leaves with bronze new growth - unusual greenish blue flrs in Wi & Sp - tolerates shade - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea Shirlie Howie (G. diffusa x G. sericea) | Shrub reaching 1.5m high - dark green narrow leaves - deep pink spider flrs most of the year - reliable in humid climate - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Sid Cadwell | A useful & fast growing low screening plant growing 1.5 m high x 2 m across - green lobed leaves - bright red toothbrushes are borne on horizontal branches - frost tolerant. |
Grevillea Sid Reynolds | Fast growing shrub to 2m high x 3m wide - fine greyish foliage similar to G. Winparra Gold - red spider flrs in Sp - light frosts only. |
Grevillea speciosa | Red Spider Flower - erect plant to 3 m tall x 1m wide - ovate green leaves - bright red spider flrs much of the year - hardy in most soils - frost resistant. |
Grevillea splendour | Hardy shrub to 3 m - dark green pointed leaves - large ruby red flower clusters most of the year - frost resistant - useful for hedges - part shade. |
Grevillea stenomera | Shrub to 1.5m - fine linear leaves - pendant clusters of red flrs in Wi & Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Grevillea Strawberry Blonde (G. Sandra Gordon x G. caleyii) | Vigorous bushy shrub to 2 m tall - attractive long deeply lobed leaves - apricot toothbrush flrs during Wi & Sp - tolerant of light frosts only. |
Grevillea Sunrise (bipinnatifida x Clearview Robin) | Compact shrub reaching 0.75 m x 1.5 m - attractive greenish grey indented leaves - apricot spider flrs throughout the year but peaking in Au - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Superb | Shrub to 1.5m similar to G. Ned Kelly - large oak shaped leaves - very large yellow and red flrs heads most of the year -light frosts only. |
Grevillea synapheae | Hardy ground cover for embankments or retainer walls - divided leaves with bronze growth tips - masses of cream flr balls on stalks in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Telopea Valley Frond (G. asplenifolia x G. caleyi) | Fast growing spreading shrub to 3 m tall - soft fern - like foliage with pink new growth - red toothbrush flrs from Wi to Su - light frosts only. |
Grevillea teretifolia pink | Erect suckering shrub reaching 1.5 m tall - green prickly terete foliage - prolific perfumed pink flr clusters during Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea thelemanniana Spriggs Form | Spreading shrub to 50 cm high x 1 m across - soft fine grey foliage - showy red terminal flr clusters in Au & Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Grevillea thelmanniana | Grey Leaf Form - prostrate cascading plant reaching 1m diameter - soft grey foliage - gold tipped red toothbrush flrs in Sp & Su - light frosts only. |
Grevillea Towera | Spreading shrub to 2 m tall x 4 m wide - deeply divided foliage with bronze new growth - pinkish mauve toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Grevillea triloba | Fast growing spreading shrub reaching 2m high by 4m wide - grey green three-lobed pointed leaves - perfumed feathery inflorescences in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea victoriae ACT form | Compact shrub to 2 m tall - round grey leaves with pink new growth - pendulous rusty buds over a long period followed by flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea victoriae Murray Queen | Rounded shrub to 2 m - shiny green oval leaves - rusty red flr clusters in Wi & Sp - originated in the Kosiosko National Park & is hardy to frost & snow. |
Grevillea victoriae red | Hardy and graceful shrub growing to 2 m - pendulous stems of green furry oval leaves - red spider flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea victoriae silver leaf form | Shrub to 2 m - elongated grey foliage - red flr clusters in Sp - frost hardy. |
Grevillea victoriae tenuinervis | Graceful shrub to 2 m - attractive small cotoneaster like leaves - bright red flr clusters in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Grevillea victoriae yellow | Open shrub to 2 m - attractive oval grey /green leaves - buff yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea White Wings | Vigorous and hardy shrub to 3 m - prickly lime green divided leaves - delicate perfumed white flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Grevillea willisii | Spreading shrub to 2.5m - attracive grey/green deeply toothed foliage with pink growth tips - yellow cream toothbrush flrs Wi to Sp - tolerates frost, snow & shade. |
Grevillea Winpara Gem | Fast growing shrub to 2 m - soft finely divided grey green foliage - red flrs fading to orange in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Grevillea Winpara Gold | Fast growing shrub to 2 m - attractive grey green foliage - decorative pink & yellow flr clusters in Wi & Sp - frost resistant |
Hakea constablei | A hardy and erect open shrub to 2.5m high - non prickly needle like foliage - masses of cream flr clusters in Su followed by large ornamental pods - frost resistant. (descriptive label only ) |
Hakea cygna | Shrub to 2 m - pale green lanceolate leaves twisted at the base - the profuse axillary flrs are white & faintly scented - swan or duck shaped pods - frost & drought resistant. (descriptive label only ) |
Hakea laurina | Pincushion Hakea - shrub to 6 m - grey green foliage with bronze new growth - red and white round flrs from Au to Sp - moderate frost only. |
Hakea laurina X petiolaris | A generally hardier plant than H. laurina growing to 5m tall - tough oval leaves - red pincushion flrs - frost and drought resistant. |
Hakea multilineata | Erect shrub reaching 5m high x 2m wide - the green leaves are long and flat with 12-15 parallel veins - long spikes of deep pink flrs in Wi and Sp - well drained light or heavy soils - moderate frosts. |
Hakea nodosa | Fast growing hardy hakea reaching 3 m tall - slender arching branches of terete leaves - fragrant yellow flrs in Au & Wi & interesting fruit - frost resistant. |
Hakea ochroptera | Small rare tree to 10 m originating from the Dorrigo region - narrow non prickly needles up to 12 cm long - white axillary flrs - tolerant of frost - grows in sun or semi-shade. (des. label only) |
Hakea oleifolia | Hardy erect tree growing 6 m tall by 2 m across - light green oblong leaves with a sharp point on the end - white flrs are borne in the leaf axes in Sp - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Hakea petiolaris | Sea-Urchin Hakea - Fast growing erect shrub to 5m - tough grey-green elliptical leaves to 10 cm - pink pincushion flrs in Au and Wi - frost resistant. |
Hakea purpurea | Shrub to 1.5 m - prickly green three-lobed leaves - showy red grevillea-like flrs followed by large woody capsules occur along the branches during Wi & Sp - tolerates dryness, lime & frost. (Descriptive label only) |
Hakea salicifolia | Willow leaved hakea - Bushy windbreak shrub/tree 6 m - weeping foliage with rosy new growth - small white flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Hakea salicifolia fine leaf form | Hardy fast growing large shrub or small tree to 8 m - attractive foliage with reddish growth tips - axillary clusters of white flrs in Sp - useful screening plant or street tree - frost resistant. |
Hakea salicifolia Gold Medal | A fast growing hardy shrub to 5m - outstanding pink, yellow and green foliage - frost resistant. |
Hakea sericea Pink form | Shrub to 4m - fine needle like foliage - clusters of pink spider flrs appearing along the stems in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Hakea verrucosus dwarf | Shapely shrub reaching 1.5m high - dense prickly needle like foliage - purplish red spider flrs in Wi, followed by interesting seed capsules - requires good drainage - frost resistant.(descriptive label only) |
Halgania preissiana | A lightly suckering shrub to 0.5 m tall - dull green toothed leaves with a texture like sand paper - deep blue terminal flr clusters during Sp & Su - frost & drought tolerant. |
Hardenbergia Happy Wanderer | Showy and vigorous climber - large oval leaves - racemes of violet pea flrs in Wi and Sp - light frosts only. |
Hardenbergia Mini Haha | Dwarf bushy hardenbergia - dark green oval leaves - sprays of purple pea flrs in Sp - moderate frost only. |
Hardenbergia violacea | Vigorous trailer or low climber - dark green foliage - purple pea flrs Wi and Sp - tolerates dryness, lime and light frosts. |
Hardenbergia violacea Bushy pink form | Sprawling shrub or creeper - large rounded green leaves - pannicles of pink pea flrs in Sp - tolerates lime and moderate frosts. |
Hardenbergia violacea Bushy White Form | Sprawling shrub to 1.5m - twining stems of oval leaves - numerous white pea flrs in Sp - light frosts only. |
Hardenbergia violacea prostrate bright pink form | Sprawling groundcover - large rounded green leaves - pannicles of bright pink pea flrs in Sp - tolerates lime - frost tender. |
Hebe Bouquet of Flowers | Hardy shrub reaching 1m - large fleshy green leaves - deep rose pink flr spikes - frost resistant. |
Hebe buxifolia dwarf | Compact shrub to 60 cm - small dark green leaves - blue white flrs in Sp - borders and rockeries - frost resistant. |
Hebe Emerald Green | Hardy rockery plant to 40 cm high - bright green compact foliage - frost resistant. |
Hebe Wiri Charm | Compact dwarf shrub to 75 cm tall - glossy green foliage - masses of rose-purple flowers in Su - tolerates wind & frost once established. |
Helichrysum baxteri | Native perennial daisy to 30 cm - narrow green leaves with grey reverse - short stemmed white everlasting flrs with yellow centres in Sp and Su - frost resistant. |
Helichrysum bracteatum Diamond Head | Dense prostrate plant to 30cm high suited to rockeries and containers - green foliage yellow paper daisies most of the year - frost resistant. |
Helichrysum ramosissium | Yellow Buttons - suckering perennial groundcover - furry grey leaves - golden yellow globular flrs in clusters on erect stems most of the year - tolerant of dry conditions and most frosts. |
Helipterum anthemoides | Paper Daisy - Spreading evergreen mounding shrub to 25cm high by 1m wide - fine soft grey foliage - masses of small white everlasting flrs in late Wi and Sp. |
Hemiandra pungens | Snake Plant - Prostrate groundcover - purple tinted narrow leaves with pointed tips - mauve spotted flrs in Sp & Su. - usually frost resistant - suitable for pots & hanging baskets. |
Hemiandra pungens alba | Prostrate groundcover lime green narrow pointed leaves - white flrs much ot the year - usually frost resistant - suitable for pots & hanging baskets. |
Hibbertia empetrifolia | Woody shrub to 60cm high x 1.5m wide - small dark green leaves - yellow flrs in Sp - frost resistant - attractive in hanging baskets. |
Hibbertia obtusifolia | Dainty prostrate ground cover spreading to 1m - small rounded glossy leaves - large buttercup yellow flrs in Sp & Su - sun or part shade - frost resistant. |
Hibbertia scandens | Widespread vigorous sprawling plant - large lush green leaves - showy yellow flrs for most of the year often occurring with the red berries - light frosts only. |
Hibbertia stellaris prostrate | Groundcover with a 30cm diameter - small slender stemmed foliage - orange flrs in Sp and Su - most suitable in hanging baskets and tubs - frost resistant. |
Hibbertia vestita | Dainty ground cover spreading to 1m - tiny dark green glossy leaves - large buttercup yellow flrs in Sp & Su - sun or part shade - frost resistant. |
Homoranthus darwinioides | Open shrub to 0.8m - tiny linear grey green leaves - unusual pendant pale yellow fringed flrs in Su and Au - suited to rockeries - usually frost resistant. |
Homoranthus flavescens | Shrub to 1 m - layered branches of greyish foliage - small perfumed nectar rich yellow flrs in Sp - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Homoranthus papillatus | A neat compact shrub to 2 m - unusual horizontally spreading branches of grey foliage - tiny yellow honey rich flrs on the tops of the branches in Sp - frost resistant. |
Homoranthus prolixus | Shrub to 1 m - layered branches of greyish foliage - small perfumed nectar rich yellow flrs in Sp - moist well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Hovea lanceolata | 2 m tall neatly shaped rounded shrub - long dark green leaves , glossy above, downy below - masses of purple pea flrs in Sp - frost & drought resistant - prefers some shade; grows well under eucalypts. |
Hymenosporum flavum | Native Frangipanni - Ornamental fast - growing tree to 12m - glossy green leaves - sweet scented yellow flrs in Sp - light frosts only . |
Hypocalymma angustifolium | Pink Wattle Myrtle - shrub to 1m - fine foliage - cream and pink flrs are clustered along the stems in Sp - frost tolerant. |
Hypocalymma angustifolium rubrum | Rounded shrub to 1m high - erect red stems of tiny leaves - dainty pink & white flrs along the stems in Wi & Sp - requires good drainage - frost tolerant - sun or part shade. |
Hypocalymma cordifolia variegata Golden Veil | A useful contrasting foliage plant growing to 1m - small variegated heart shaped leaves and pink stems - fluffy wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Hypocalymma linifolium | A shrub growing 0.5 m high by 1 m wide - narrow green leaves - showy yellow flrs in Wi - tolerates dryness and frost. |
Hypocalymma xanthopetalum | Shrub reaching 1m - small green leaves with bright fluffy yellow flrs occurring in the axils from Wi to Sp - well drained soil - frost resistant. |
Indigophera australis | Open shrub to 2m - slender branches of ferny bluish leaves - sprays of pinkish purple pea flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Isopogon anethifolius - Drumsticks | 2 m tall upright shrub - divided leaves - terminal heads of yellow flrs - medium frost resistance. |
Isopogon dawsonii | An erect hardy shrub to 3 m - dull green deeply divided leaves - cream terminal flr heads during Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Isopogon formosus | Rounded shrub to 1.5 m tall - prickly terete divided leaves - showy terminal heads of pink flrs in Wi & Sp - moderately frost resistant. |
Isopogon Little Drumsticks | Dwarf compact selection of Isopogon anemonifolius growing to 50 cm high - divided green leaves - tight yellow stalkless flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Isotoma axillaris | Rounded suckering shrub to 30cm high - 8cm long lobed lime green leaves - profuse bluish - mauve star like flrs in Su - light frosts only. |
Isotoma fluviatalis | Diminutive moisture loving ground cover - tiny starry blue flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Ixodia achilleoides | an erect & hardy shrub to 1 m high x 60 cm wide - dark green sticky leaves - sprays of Small white papery flrs in Su, excellent cut flr - tolerates lime, dryness & frost. |
Jacaranda mimosifolia | Medium deciduous tree - fine fern like foliage - mauve blue flrs in Sp - frost tender. |
Jasminum suavissimum | Sweet Jasmine - a light weight climber which is very hardy but will never pull the trellis down - long narrow green leaves - strongly perfumed starry white flrs in Sp - prefers ample moisture - frost resistant. |
Juglans nigra | Black Walnut - magnificent fast growing tree to 50m tall - deciduous shiny divided leaves - produces a large round nut with a very hard shell - valuable cabinet timber - frost hardy. |
Kennedia coccinea | Vigorous climber or ground cover - trifoliate leaves - masses of orange red pea flrs during Sp - tolerates sun or partial shade - frost tender. |
Kennedia glabrata | Dainty prostrate trailing plant ideal for hanging baskets - round bright green trifoliate leaves - brick red pea flrs during Spring - frost tender. |
Kennedia microphylla | Tight mat forming plant for the rockery spreading to 1m - small trifoliolate leaves - profuse brick red pea flrs in Sp - frost tender. |
Kennedia nigricans | Black Coral Pea - vigorous climber - large dark green leaves - black pea shaped flrs with green blotch - frost resistant. |
Koelreuteria paniculata | Golden Rain Tree - hardy deciduous tree growing to 10m - gold and orange autumn colour - yellow flr sprays in Sp leading to reddish brown hop-like pods in Su - frost resistant. |
Kunzea ambigua dwarf | Cushion like plant to 1 m - fine green foliage - fluffy white flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Kunzea ambigua pink | Hardy upright shrub to 3 m - small heath like leaves - fluffy pink flrs Sp to Su - frost resistant - useful screening shrub. |
Kunzea ambigua prostrate | Attractive groundcover - fern like soft green foliage - profuse starry white flrs in Sp and Su - usually frost resistant. |
Kunzea Badja Carpet | Vigorous groundcover to 30cm high - small dark green leaves with reddish stems - fluffy white flrs in Su - frost resistant. (descriptive label only) |
Kunzea capitata | Pink Buttons - rounded shrub to 1.5 m - tiny stem clasping leaves, hairy when young - mauve pink flr heads in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Kunzea ericifolia | Open slightly weeping shrub to 3m tall x 2m wide - fine heath like foliage - globular yellow flr heads in Sp - frost resistant. |
Kunzea ericoides (Syn. Leptospermum phylicoides) | A very hardy rounded screening plant reaching 5 m - red stemmed aromatic foliage - white flrs with prominent anthers in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Kunzea obovata | Rounded shrub reaching 1.5 m tall - tiny greyish green leaves - globular heads of pink flrs with prominent stamens in late Sp - moderately frost resistant - prefers well drained gravelly soils. |
Kunzea parvifolia | Small upright shrub to 1.5 m - fine aromatic foliage - pinkish purple pompom flrs in Sp and Su - frost hardy. |
Kunzea parvifolia dwarf | Compact shrub to 30cm high - dense foliage, minute leaves - mauve fluffy flrs in Sp - frost resistant - ideal rockery plant. |
Kunzea pauciflora | Erect hardy shrub to 1.5m tall - very fine diosma like foliage - small deep pink flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Lagerstroemia | shrub or small tree reaching 2 - 4 m - Attractive glossy green oval leaves, with bronze new growth - dark red buds open to pale pink flrs deepening to dark pink - frost resistant. |
Lambertia formosa | Mountain Devil - upright vigorous shrub to 2m - reddish pointed narrow leaves - dark pink grevillea like flrs much of the year leading to unusual pods - moderate frosts only - needs good drainage. |
Lechenaultia biloba compact | Cascading shrub to 0.5m - soft dull green foliage - brilliant pure blue flrs in Sp - useful for hanging baskets - light frosts only. Requires perfect drainage |
Lechenaultia floribunda | Rockery plant reaching 50cm - fine green foliage - blue flrs Sp to Su - light frosts only. |
Lechenaultia formosa Eldorado | Bushy spreading shrub to 30cm tall - tiny green leaves - brilliant orange flrs in Sp - great for hanging baskets - frost tender. |
Lechenaultia hirsuta | Small open scrambling shrub - dark green brittle stems with small linear leaves - showy scarlet flrs in Sp - drought tolerant - frost tender - makes a good pot specimen. (Descriptive label only) |
Lechenaultia hirsuta | Small open scrambling shrub - dark green brittle stems with small linear leaves - showy scarlet flrs in Sp - drought tolerant - frost tender - makes a good pot specimen. Descriptive label only. |
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen | Bushy shrub to 2 m - small burgundy coloured linear leaves - red flrs in Wi to Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Cardwell | Shrub to 1 m - fine light green leaves - shrub is covered with white flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Copper Glow | Rounded shub to 3m - dark green and copper coloured foliage with reddish stems - small white flrs - usually frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Copper Glow select | Bushy shub to 2 m - weeping dark green and copper coloured foliage with reddish stems - white flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Copper Sheen | Low - growing dainty shrub - showy claret coloured foliage - white Tea tree flrs with green centres - light frosts only |
Leptospermum Crimson Cascade | A dwarf weeping tea tree to 1 m tall x 1.5 m wide - fine reddish foliage - masses of red flrs during Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum epacridoideum | Hardy shrub to 2m - tiny rounded dark green leaves - white flrs in Su - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Fantasia | Shapely medium sized shrub - small tea-tree type leaves - 2-tone double pink flrs in May & Oct - frost tolerant. |
Leptospermum horizontalis | Hardy shrub to 1 m tall x 2 m wide - layering branches of prickly wedge shaped green leaves - white flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum juniperinum horizontalis | A useful prostrate plant for banks & rockeries - pointed green leaves - white flrs during Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum lambethii | Shrub to 2m - typical tea-tree type foliage - large pink flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum lanigerum low form | A spreading shrub reaching 1 m high - soft grey foliage - woolly buds & large wh. flrs in late Sp - survives permanently wet conditions - tolerant of frost & snow. |
Leptospermum lanigerum var. macrocarpum | Open shrub to 1m - pointed dark green leaves - large pale pink flrs with green centre in Su and Au - suited to rockery - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Little Bun | Neat bushy shrub to 0.5 m - fine green foliage - masses of white 5 petalled flrs cover the bush in Wi and Sp - frost resistant - suitable for tubs and rockeries. |
Leptospermum Mini Pink Cascade | Hardy prostrate ground cover - very fine foliage - pink blossom in Sp - tolerates most frosts. |
Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy | Hardy upright shrub reaching 3 m high by 2 m wide - attractive burgundy coloured leaves - large pure white flrs in Su - tolerant of wet conditions & frost. |
Leptospermum nanum dwarf pink | Dwarf tea-tree to 45 cm tall - fine dense foliage - single pink flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant - suitable for borders, rockeries or tubs. |
Leptospermum nanum pink | Dwarf tea-tree to 45 cm tall - fine dense foliage - single pink flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant - suitable for borders, rockeries or tubs. |
Leptospermum nanum rubrum | Dwarf tea-tree to 1 m tall - burgundy foliage - single red flrs in Wi & Sp - frost hardy. |
Leptospermum nitidum (bronze) | A Tasmanian species reaching 2 m - furry juvenile leaves followed by neat shiny foliage - large white flrs during Su - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum novae-angliae pink | A shrub reaching 2 - 3 m tall - particularly fine green foliage - masses of pale pink flrs in Sp - frost tolerant. |
Leptospermum Pacific Beauty | Vigorous groundcover growing to 30 cm high - fine lacy foliage - masses of pink buds opening to wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Pearl | Shrub to 2 m - small pointed linear leaves - pink buds open to wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum petersonii | Lemon - scented Tea Tree - small tree or large shrub to 5 m - decorative aromatic leaves - small white flrs early Su - heavy soils - moderate frosts only. |
Leptospermum Pink Cascade | Hardy ground cover to 0.5 m - fine foliage - pink blossom in Sp - tolerates most frosts. |
Leptospermum polygalifolium | A hardy shrub to 3 m - narrow tea-tree foliage - large white flrs in Sp - very frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Red Cascade | A dwarf weeping tea tree to 1 m tall x 1.5 m wide - fine reddish foliage - masses of red flrs during Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum Red Damask | Shrub to 2 m - bronze coloured foliage - large double red flowers in Wi and Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum rotundifolium Julie Anne | Neat ornamental groundcover spreading to 1 m wide - small round dark green leaves - large pale pink flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum rotundifolium Lavender Queen | Shrub to 1.5 m - dark green round leaves - large lavender flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum scoparium Big Red | Tea Tree - upright shrub to 2m - attractive burgundy coloured foliage - large double red flrs in Wi , Sp and Au. - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum sericeum | Rounded shrub reaching 2m tall - the silver/grey obovate leaves are a feature - pink teatree flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Leptospermum spectabile | An erect plant growing 2 m high - narrow elliptical leaves with burgundy new growth - very showy red flrs are seen in late Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum squarrosum | This erect hardy shrub grows to 2.5 m tall & 1.5 m wide - small lanceolate leaves - pink flrs occur on old wood during Au & Wi - flowers well in most climates - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum turbinatum | Grampians Tea Tree - hardy & showy in flr, this spreading shrub grows up to 2 m tall - rounded glossy leaves - white tea tree flrs to 2.5 cm diameter in Sp - frost resistant. |
Leptospermum venustum | Rare shrub reaching 2 m in height - arching branches of elliptical leaves - deep pink flrs which fade with age in Wi & Sp - frost tolerance unknown. (descriptive label only) |
Leucophyta brownii (syn. Calocephalus brownii) | Cushion Bush - neat rounded shrub to 1 m - silvery twig-like foliage - creamy yellow button flrs in Su - light frosts only. |
Liquidambar styraciflua | Liquidamber - spreading deciduous tree to 18 m tall - brilliant Au. foliage - frost hardy. |
Lobelia quadrangularis Summer Skies | This ground cover perennial grows 30 cm tall with a width of 1 m - tiny glossy green leaves - masses of small blue & white flrs much of the year - frost tolerance unknown. |
Lomandra longifolia | Large grass like tussock reaching 70 cm high - strap like foliage which arches attractively - hardy & useful waterside plant - frost resistant - enjoys sun or shade. |
Lomatia fraseri | Shrub reaching 3 m tall - deep green serrated foliage - sprays of grevillea like pure white flrs are borne during Su - light frosts only. |
Lomatia myricoides | Hardy rounded shrub or small tree to 5 m - toothed dark green leaves - white to pale pink grevillea like flrs during Su - grows in shade or sun & is resistant to light frost - - useful cut flower. |
Lonicera fragrantissima | Winter honeysuckle - hardy shrub to 2 m - round leathery leaves - cream richly scented flrs in Wi - frost hardy. (descriptive label only). |
Lonicera Woodbine | Honeysuckle - hardy shrub or semi climber to 2 m - round green semi deciduous foliage - pink scented flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Lonicera x americana | Pink Honeysuckle - shrub or semi climber to 2m - round green semi deciduous foliage - pink scented flrs in Sp - frost hardy. |
Lophostemon confertus | Brush Box - fast growing tree to 30m - dense pinnate foliage and rough bark - white flrs in Su - tolerant of clay soils - light frosts only. |
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum | Upright shrub reaching 2m in height - burgundy foliage - pink fringed flrs in Sp and Su - frost hardy. |
Luma apiculata (syn. Myrtus luma) | a large bushy shrub reaching 5 m if left Unpruned - round glossy aromatic leaves - small cup shaped flrs from Su to Au - ideal for hedging - light frost only. |
Melaleuca lateritia | Robin Redbreast Bush - Erect and open shrub to 1.5m - soft linear green leaves - large outstanding orange brushes inside the shrub in late Sp and Su - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca Snowstorm | Shrub to 1.5 m * 1.5 m - fine soft weeping green foliage - lacy white flowers in late Sp to Su - usually frost resistant . |
Melaleuca armillaris | Bracelet Honey Myrtle - bushy shrub to 6m - pine like green foliage - small white bottlebrush flrs in Sp and Su - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca armillaris Mauve | Vigorous shrub to 5m - dark green narrow leaves - mauve brushes fading to white in Sp & Au - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca armillaris Pink | large fast growing shrub to 4m - fine dense bright green foliage - small pink brushes in sp and Su - tolerant of waterlogging and frost. |
Melaleuca bracteata | White cloud tree - a useful ornamental shelter tree reaching 10 m - fine dark green foliage - small wh. brushes in spring - suitable for windbreaks on heavy soils - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca capitata | Dense shrub to 2 m tall - dark green foliage with soft fluffy new growth - terminal creamy yellow globular flrs in Sp & Su - moderate frosts only. |
Melaleuca Claret Tops | Compact bushy shrub to 1.5 m tall - fine green foliage with purplish growth tips - small white brushes occur in Sp - moderate frosts only. |
Melaleuca decora | Large erect shrub or small tree to 6m with white paperbark - linear leaves to 2cm - creamy white brushes to 6cm in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca decussata | Totem pole honey myrtle - shrub to 3 m - fine weeping greyish foliage - small mauve brushes in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca decussata dwarf | Compact bushy shrub to 1.5 m - fine greyish stem clasping foliage - prolific small purple brushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca elliptica | An upright shrub reaching a height of 2 m - small round grey/green leaves & grey flaky bark - showy burgundy red bottlebrush flrs in Sp, Su & Au - moderate frost only. |
Melaleuca ericifolia | Swamp Melaleuca - dense shrub to 3m - pale, corky bark - cream brushes in Oct - tolerant of poorly drained saline & alkaline soils - usually frost tolerant. |
Melaleuca ericifolia nana | Bushy dwarf shrub to 1.5 m - small linear leaves - small white brushes in Su - tolerates lime, smog , salt, frost and water-logged conditions. |
Melaleuca fulgens apricot | An open erect shrub to 2 m - grey green linear foliage - large showy gold tipped apricot brushes in Wi & Sp - moderately frost resistant - prefers a moist position. |
Melaleuca fulgens dwarf orange | Shrub to 1.5 m - small linear grey green leaves - round orange brushes during Sp - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca fulgens hot pink | An open erect shrub to 2 m - grey green linear foliage, the new growth having pink stems - large showy gold tipped bright pink brushes in Wi & Sp - moderate frosts only - prefers a moist position. |
Melaleuca fulgens purple | Rounded shrub to 1.5m grey green linear leaves - large showy purple brushes in Sp - requires good drainage - usually frost resistant. |
Melaleuca Green Globe | A dwarf form of M. armillaris growing like a 1.5 m high cushion bush - very fine green foliage - small wh. brushes during Sp - hardy in heavy limy soils - frost tender. |
Melaleuca hypericifolia | Rounded shrub to 6m attractive arching foliage - rusty red brushes in Sp and Su - moderate frosts only. |
Melaleuca incana | Hardy shrub to 3 m - soft grey green pendulous foliage - small yellowish green flrs in Sp - tolerates wet soils and drought - usually frost resistant. |
Melaleuca incana nana | Semi-prostrate shrub to 1 m - fine soft grey green foliage - rockeries or tub specimen - light frosts only. |
Melaleuca lanceolata | Moonah - hardy small tree to 7 m - small dull green leaves - 5 cm long creamy brushes in Sp & Su - good windbreak species for western districts as tolerant of drought, heavy soils, salt, lime & frost. |
Melaleuca lateritia dwarf | Dense rounded shrub to .80m - beautiful soft foliage - similar to M. incana nana in that it is shy to flr - light frosts. |
Melaleuca linariifolia | Snow in Summer - Small tree to 10 m - papery bark - fine dense foliage - profuse lacy white flrs in Su - suited to poorly drained sites - frost tender when young. |
Melaleuca linariifolia Purple Tip | Dense compact shrub to 3m - soft grey green foliage with purple new growth - white flr clusters Sp and Su - moderate frosts only. |
Melaleuca Little Nessy | M. nesophila dwarf - neat compact shrub to 2m high x 3m wide - dense green foliage - gold tipped mauve globular brushes in Su - drought tolerant. |
Melaleuca micromera | Spreading shrub to 1.5m high x 2m wide - minute scale like leaves gives conifer appearance - masses of small round yellow flr heads in Sp - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Melaleuca nesophila | Bushy shrub to 4m - bright green oval leaves - terminal mauve flrs heads in Sp& Su - medium frosts only. |
Melaleuca nodosa | Rounded shrub to 3m - fine soft linear leaves - cream globular flr heads tipped with gold in Sp & Su - usually frost resistant. |
Melaleuca oldfieldii | An erect shrub reaching 3 m tall by 2 m wide - elliptical green leaves - terminal pale yellow globular flrs are borne late Sp - hardy in most soil types. (Descriptive label only) |
Melaleuca pentagona compact | A bushy shrub to 1.5 m tall - small narrow linear green leaves - pinkish purple globular flr heads occur during Sp - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca pulchella | Claw Flower - small shrub to 0.7 m high with a 1.5 m spread - weeping branches of stem clasping leaves - mauve claw flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca Revolution Gold | Shrub to 4 m - fine golden foliage with red stems - moderate frosts only. |
Melaleuca Revolution Green | Dense shrub to 2m - bright green foliage - small white brushes in Sp - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca Seafoam | Compact shrub to 2 m - narrow linear leaves - masses of small pure white brushes in late Sp - hardy in poorly drained soils - moderately frost resistant. |
Melaleuca Snowflake | Compact dense shrub to 1.5 m - narrow grey green foliage with red tipped new growth - white brushes in flushes - light frosts only. |
Melaleuca spathulata | Erect compact shrub to 1.5m - small oval leaves - profuse terminal clusters of showy mauve - pink flrs in Sp & Su - usually frost resistant. |
Melaleuca squamea | Hardy upright shrub to 3 m tall - lanceolate green leaves - terminal heads of mauve flrs - tolerant of frost & poorly drained soils. |
Melaleuca steedmanii | A very showy upright shrub to 1.5m - small oval grey green leaves - spikes of brilliant gold tipped red flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerant of dryness, lime and frost. |
Melaleuca styphelioides | Prickly Leaved Paperbark - hardy shrubby tree to 10m - small prickly leaves - spongy bark and small cream brushes in Su - tolerates poor drainage and saline soils - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca tamariscina | A hardy & ornamental shrub reaching 5 m tall x 3 m wide - pendulous super fine foliage - spikes of creamy bottlebrush like flrs in Sp - tolerant of poor drainage & moderate frost. |
Melaleuca teretifolia | Upright open shrub to 2.5m - dull green pine needle like leaves to 7cm long - globular reddish pink flr clusters in Su - frost and drought resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Melaleuca teretifolia Georgiana Molloy | Upright open shrub to 2.5 m - dull green pine needle like leaves to 7 cm long - globular bright pink flr clusters in Sp - frost and drought resistant. |
Melaleuca thymifolia | Shrub to 1m - small light green leaves - dainty violet flrs over long period - full or filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca thymifolia Cotton Candy | Dainty shrub to 0.8 m - fine green foliage - hot pink lacy flowers most of the year - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca thymifolia Pink Lace | Attractive compact shrub to 50cm high - fine greyish foliage - delicate lacy pink flowers most of the year - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca thymifolia prostrate | Tiny groundcover spreading approx. 0.5 m - small light green leaves - dainty violet flrs over long period - full or filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Melaleuca thymifolia White Lace | Similar to M. Pink Lace but with white flrs. |
Melaleuca Velvet Cushion | Semi-prostrate shrub to 1m - fine soft grey green foliage - rockeries or tub specimen - light frosts only. |
Melaleuca violacea Prostrate | Dainty prostrate shrub forming a tidy mat with a 1m diameter - small dark green leaves - purple claw flowers in Sp - frost resistant. |
Melaluca radula | Graceful Honey Myrtle - Open erect shrub to 1.5m - grey linear leaves - large mau;ve flrs in small clusters in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Melia azedarach | White Cedar - An ornamental deciduous shade tree reaching 10m - dark green pinnate leaves - lilac flowers in Sp followed by yellow berries - frost resistant. |
Melia azedarach var. australasica | Deciduous tree growing 10 m tall - dark green pinnate leaves - bears clusters of lilac flrs in Sp & yellow berries in Aut. - cabinet timber - drought tolerant - frost tender when young. |
Micromyrtus ciliata | Fringed Myrtle - spreading shrub growing to 30cm high by 1.5m wide - tiny aromatic leaves - in Sp it bears masses of small white flrs aging to red - frost resistant - requires cool root run. |
Myoporum floribundum | Tall weeping shrub or small tree to 4m - narrow dark green foliage - white flrs along the stems in Sp & Su - full or filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Myoporum Bateae | Vigorous shrub to 2.5 m - dark green pinnate leaves - clusters of tiny pale pink flrs in Su. - light frosts only. |
Myoporum parvifolium pink | Hardy prostrate groundcover - small fleshy green leaves - pale pink starry flrs - moist position - frost resistant. |
Myoporum parvifolium pink fine leaf form | Prostrate groundcover - small fleshy green leaves - pale pink starry flrs - moist position - frost resistant. |
Myoporum parvifolium purpurea | Neat totally flat ground cover - small purplish leaves - white spotted flrs Sp-Su - frost resistant - tolerates wet conditions. |
Myoporum parvifolium purpurea fine leaf form | Neat totally flat ground cover - small purplish leaves - white flrs Sp - Su - frost resistant - tolerates wet conditions. |
Nothofagus cunninghamii | Myrtle Beech - eventually reaching 50 m tall, this slow growing tree is smaller in cultivation - attractive crenulated leaves with bronze new growth - insignificant flrs - tolerant of wet conditions, frost & snow - prefers shade. (Descriptive label only) |
Olearia floribunda violet | Shrub to 1.5m - soft dark green pine like foliage - clusters of small violet daisies in Sp and Su - tolerates lime, frost, & snow - prefers some shade. (Descriptive label only) |
Olearia microphylla var teretifolia | Compact shrub to 0.5m - dark green conifer like foliage - small white daisies in Sp - frost tolerant - excellent tub specimen. (Descriptive label only) |
Olearia phlogopappa | Shrub to 1.5m - felted grey leaves - bright pink daisy flrs in Sp - moist semi - shaded position - tolerates frost and snow. |
Olearia phlogopappa mauve | Rounded shrub to 1.5m high - soft grey foliage - small mauve daisies in Sp - frost and snow resistant. |
Olearia rudis | Upright sparsely branched shrub to 1 m tall - robust stems of bright green serrated leaves - showy mauve daisies 4 cm in diameter occur in Sp - frost tender. (descriptive label only) |
Olearia tenuifolia | Rounded shrub to 1 m tall - sticky linear green leaves - terminal mauve daisies occur in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Olearia teretifolia compacta | Dwarf shrub reaching 50cm - dark green conifer like foliage - profuse small white daisy flowers in Sp - ideal rockery or tub plant - frost resistant. |
Olearia tomentosa | Compact native daisy forming a 1 m tall clump - olive green leaves - 3 cm diameter blue daisy flrs on short stems in Sp & Su - frost tolerant. (Descriptive label only) |
Orthrosanthus multiflorus | A clump forming plant with green strap like leaves to 40 cm high - produces many stems of light blue/mauve iris like flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Oxylobium arborescens | Bushy shrub to 2m tall - attractive grey green leaves - massed yellow pea flrs during Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Ozothamnus (Helichrysum) diosmifolium | Sago Flower - bushy shrub to 1.5m - tiny linear leaves along erect branches - dense terminal heads of white flrs in Sp suitable for drying - frost resistant . |
Ozothamnus (Helichrysum) diosmifolium pink | Sago Flower - bushy shrub to 1.5 m - tiny linear leaves along erect branches - dense terminal heads of pink flrs in Sp suitable for drying - frost resistant. |
Pandorea Lady Di | Vigorous climber - green pinnate leaves - large white trumpet flrs in Sp and Su - light frosts only. |
Pandorea pandorana | Wonga Vine - vigorous climber - green pinnate leaves - creamy white flrs with purple spotted throat in Sp - tolerates dryness and moderate frost. (Descriptive label only) |
Patersonia occidentalis | Native Iris - a tufted perennial, the flat green leaves growing to 40 cm tall - purple iris like flrs on stems rising up to 80 cm high - must have good drainage - frost resistant. |
Pelargonium rodneyanum | Magenta Storksbill - dainty plant forming a clump to 30cm high - green geranium like foliage - bright pink flrs from Sp to Au - frost resistant. |
Pennisetum alopecuroides | Swamp Foxtail - a hardy clumping grass with long narrow arching blades - purplish flr heads on stems reaching 1m tall - medium frosts only. |
Petalostylis labicheoides | A hardy quick growing shrub for a well drained situation reaching 3 m x 3 m - green pinnate leaves - golden yellow flrs similar to a cassia from Wi - Su - light frost only. |
Phebalium lamprophyllum | A rounded shrub growing up to 2 m tall - lime green feathery foliage - small starry flrs from Wi to Su - prefers some shade & a cool root run - frost resistant. |
Phebalium nottii | Rounded shrub to 1 m - small oblong dark green leaves with rusty hairs on underside & along stems - bright pink starry flrs with prominent yellow anthers in Sp - frost resistant. |
Phebalium phylicifolium yellow | Rounded shrub to 1 m high - small linear dark green leaves - masses of yellow flower heads in Sp & Su - tolerant of frost & snow. |
Phebalium rotundifolium | Compact shrub to 1m - small round leaves - fluffy yellow flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant - requires well drained soils. |
Phebalium squamulosum | Fast growing bushy shrub to 2m - attractive narrow green leaves with mustard underside - perfumed yellow starry flrs in Sp - prefers cool moist soils in sun or semi shade - frost resistant. |
Phebalium whitei | A particularly decorative though slow growing erect shrub to 50 cm tall - dark green leaves with cream underside - brown / gold buds followed by bright yellow starry flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Philotheca salsolifolia Star Wonder | A dainty member of the Rutaceae family growing to 1 m - fine heath like leaves - pink eriostemon like flrs in Sp - requires good drainage & a cool root run - frost resistant. |
Pimelea ferruginea Magenta Mist | A dense rounded shrub to 1 m high - bright green oval leaves grow opposite along the stem - showy terminal heads of pink flrs occur from Sp to Au - frost tolerant. |
Pimelea linifolia pink | An open slender plant reaching 60 cm high - fine green foliage - terminal heads of pink flrs - frost resistant. |
Pimelea linifolia var. collina | Headland form with a semi prostrate habit - grey green oval leaves - large heads of white flrs much of the year - frost tolerance unknown. |
Pimelea Pygmy White | Small Rice Flower - a rockery plant growing 30cm high x 60cm wide - compact green foliage - balls of small wh. flrs most of the year - requires well drained acidic soil - frost resistant. |
Pimelea Snowclouds | Bushy rounded shrub to approx. 0.5 m - dark green foliage - showy masses of white flowerheads in Sp - frost tolerance unknown. |
Pinus radiata | Monterey Pine - effective windbreak tree for tableland districts - fast growing preferring an annual rainfall exceeding 600mm - frost resistant - suitable for commercial timber production. |
Pistacia chinensis | Chinese Pistachio - excellent street tree with a neat round crown & height to 6 m - deciduous green pinnate leaves tuning brilliant red & orange in Au - insignificant flrs develop into red & blue berries during Au - frost hardy. |
Pittosporum phillyreoides | Native Apricot - Graceful shrub or small tree to 6m - weeping green foliage - small pale yellow flrs in Sp followed by orange capsules which split to reveal sticky red seeds - frost resistant. |
Pittosporum rhombifolium | Small to medium tree to 25m but usually less - broad glossy leaves - creamy white flower clusters in Su followed by masses of orange berries in Au and Wi - frost tender when young. |
Platysace ericoides | A small upright shrub to 70 cm tall - deep green lanceolate leaves - compact heads of wh. flrs suitable for picking occur during Sp & Su - prefers a moist well drained soil - tolerant of moderate frost. |
Platysace lanceolata | A hardy bushy plant to 60 cm high - narrow green lanceolate leaves - long lasting terminal umbils of flrs occur during Su - frost tolerant - occasionally self-seeds in the garden. |
Platysace sp. | A small upright shrub to 70 cm tall - deep green lanceolate leaves - compact heads of wh. & dusky pink flrs suitable for picking occur during Su - frost tolerance unknown. (Descriptive label only) |
Podocarpus lawrencei | Mountain plum pine - a slow growing conifer usually to 3 m high originating in Tasmania - attractive grey fringe like foliage - 5 mm long succulent red fruit - frost hardy - tub specimen. (Descriptive label only) |
Pomaderris lanigera | Large shrub with some similarities to a cotoneaster - attractive dark green furry leaves with pale undersides - creamy yellow flower clusters in Sp - frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Prostanthera aspalothoides | Rounded shrub to 70cm - tiny linear aromatic dark green leaves - red tubular flrs in Sp - well drained soils - drought and frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Prostanthera aspalothoides Bright Spark | Rounded shrub to 70 cm - tiny linear aromatic dark green leaves - red tubular flrs in Sp - well drained soils - drought and frost resistant. |
Prostanthera baxteri | Erect shrub to 1.5m - narrow grey aromatic leaves - prolific mauve flrs in Sp - good drainage essential - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera chlorantha | Upright shrub to 60 cm tall - tiny aromatic grey leaves - unusual green tubular flrs with purple spots appear in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera cryptandroides | 1 m high shrub - fine aromatic foliage - lilac pink flrs during Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera cuneata | Alpine Mint Bush - rounded compact shrub to 1 m - small aromatic leaves - white flrs in Su - tolerant of frost and snow. |
Prostanthera cuneata Alpine Gold | Rounded compact shrub to 1 m - small aromatic leaves with a lime green tip - white flrs in Su - tolerant of frost and snow. |
Prostanthera cuneata Alpine Gold | Rounded compact shrub to 1 m - small aromatic leaves with a lime green tip - white flrs in Su - tolerant of frost and snow. |
Prostanthera digitiformis | Recently discovered 1m tall mint bush from Tenterfield district - attractive fresh green foliage - small wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera gilesii | A small mint bush to 80 cm tall - fleshy dark green aromatic foliage - wh. flrs in Sp - frost resistant - prefers some shade. |
Prostanthera lasianthos Badja Peak | Fast growing shrub to 4 m tall - green aromatic serrated leaves - wh. flrs in Su - cool root run required - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera lasianthos Pink Form | Victorian Christmas Bush - fast growing tall shrub to 4m - long green aromatic toothed leaves - pale pink flr sprays in Su - usually frost resistant. |
Prostanthera linearis | A hardy shrub reaching 1.5m high - green linear aromatic leaves - violet flrs in Sp - some shade desirable - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera magnifica | Shrub to 1.5 m tall - aromatic leaves with wavy margins - outstanding mauve/pink flrs with persistant purple calices in Sp - good for pot culture as difficult to maintain on own roots - frost tender. |
Prostanthera Mauve Mantle | While this vigorous shrub will grow to only 1 m tall, it will reach 3 m in width - small dark green leaves - mauve flrs with purple spotted throat during Sp - tolerates filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera melissifolia pink | Robust & fast growing shrub to 3m - strongly aromatic dark green toothed leaves - prolific pink flrs in Sp - cool moist position - light frosts only. |
Prostanthera Mint Ice | Fast growing erect shrub to 2m - large lanceolate variagated aromatic leaves - white flrs in Sp - part shade - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera nivea | Snowy Mint Bush - compact medium shrub - narrow fragrant leaves - profuse white flrs in Sp - tolerates dryness and lime - usually frost resistant. |
Prostanthera ovalifolia | Oval-leaved mint bush - shrub to 2.5m - aromatic oval leaves - masses of purple flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant - part shade or sun. |
Prostanthera ovalifolia compacta | Dense shrub to 1.5 m tall - aromatic oval leaves - masses of showy purple flowers in Sp - suited to cool semi-shaded areas - tolerates lime and frost. |
Prostanthera ovalifolia purpurea | Shrub to 2 m - dark green aromatic foliage with purplish stems - purple flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera ovalifolia variegata | Vigorous shrub to 2.5 m - variegated fragrant foliage - purple flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant. |
Prostanthera phylicifolia | Mint bush - erect bushy shrub to 1.5 m - small dark green aromatic leaves - purple bell shaped flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera Poorinda Ballerina | Dense fast growing shrub to 3 m - dark green narrow leaves - masses of white flrs. in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera porcata | Bushy shrub reaching 1.5 m high - dark green aromatic foliage - red flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rhombea mauve | Reasonably hardy shrub to1m tall - small felted dark green aromatic leaves - dainty purple flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rhombea Pink | Dainty upright shrub to 1m high by 50cm wide - small rounded aromatic leaves - pink flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rotundifolia | Round -leaved mint bush - shrub to 2 m - small dark green rounded aromatic leaves - lilac flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rotundifolia Mini Pink | Small shrub with tiny rounded aromatic dark green leaves - pink flrs in Sp - prefers some shade - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rotundifolia Mt Zero Form | Neat shrub to 1 m - round bright green scented leaves - purple flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera rylstonii | Shrub reaching 1 m tall - small dark green strongly aromatic leaves - purple flrs in Sp - frost resistant |
Prostanthera saxicola var. montana | Compact spreading shrub to 30cm high - small aromatic leaves - large white flrs with purple throat in Sp & Su - full or filtered sun - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera scheelii variegata | Bushy shrub to 2.5m - unusual variegated aromatic foliage - mauve flrs in Sp - part shade - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera scutellarioides Miniature | Small shrub to 0.6m - linear fragrant leaves - purple flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant. (Descriptive label only) |
Prostanthera staurophylla mauve | Rare shrub from the Torrington district reaching 1 m tall - strongly aromatic soft grey foliage - mauve flrs during Sp - requires a well drained situation - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera staurophylla pink | The unusual pink flred form of this rare native mint bush which grows to 1 m tall - fine grey strongly scented foliage - frost resistant. |
Prostanthera striatiflora | Hardy rounded shrub to 1.5 m high - narrow green leaves - white flrs with a purple striped throat in Sp - drought & frost resistant. |
Prostanthera walteri | An unusual shrub reaching 1 m tall - green foliage without a strong mint bush scent - translucent green tubular flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Pseudanthus pimeleoides | Neat rounded shrub to 1 m - small linear green leaves - conspicuous white fringed flrs in Wi & Sp - prefers moist soil - frost resistant. |
Pultenaea pedunculata Pyalong Gold | Dainty prostrate trailer to be planted at 60 cm centres or in hanging baskets - small green leaves - yellow pea flrs in Sp - frost resistant - requires well drained soil. |
Pultenaea villosa | Bacon & Eggs - pendulous spreading shrub to 1.3 m high - small hairy green leaves - yellow & red axillary pea flrs during Sp - frost resistant. |
Quercus acutissima | Sawtooth oak - a spreading deciduous tree to 14 m wide - dark green chestnut like leaves - frost resistant. |
Quercus canariensis | Deciduous to semi-deciduous tree - large dark green lobed leaves which turn golden during Wi - large sessile acorns - frost hardy. |
Quercus cerris | Turkey Oak - deciduous spreading tree reaching 5m in height - dark green lobed furry leaves - acorns with large interesting caps may be collected in Au - frost resistant. |
Quercus coccinea | Scarlet Oak - very large spreading shade tree - deciduous deeply divided leaves which turn brilliant red in Au - acorns fall to the ground in Au - frost hardy. |
Quercus engelmanii | Spreading evergreen tree to 18m - a broad irregular crown of blue or grey green lobed leaves - acorns fall in Au - frost resistant. |
Quercus ilex | Holm or Holly Oak - a slowgrowing evergreen tree to 20m - small oval mature leaves, the juvenile leaves being serrated - 2cm long acorns - frost resistant. |
Quercus macrocarpa | Burr Oak - deciduous tree reaching 24m with a stout trunk and broad crown - large green leaves - very large acorns - frost hardy. |
Quercus palustris | Pin Oak - deciduous tree to 16m - deeply divided glossy leaves turning red during Au - round acorns in Au - frost hardy. |
Quercus robur | English Oak - very large spreading tree - deciduous lobed leaves with yellow Au colour - large oval acorns fall in Au - frost hardy. |
Quercus rubra var. borealis | Fast growing stately deciduous tree reaching 27 m with a similar spread - deeply lobed leaves which turn a brilliant red in Au - acorns fall in Au - frost resistant. |
Quercus suber | Cork Oak - stately spreading evergreen tree to 20m (eventually!) - small oval green leaves - thick corky bark on the trunk and branches - polished red brown acorn with a mossy cap - frost and drought resistant. |
Ranunculus lapaceus | Native Buttercup - a hardy perennial which grows in most soils with adequate moisture - golden yellow flrs are produced on 40 cm long stems in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Regelia megacephala | Striking erect plant for collectors reaching 2 m - pairs of bright green leaves along the stems - brilliant purple claw flrs in Sp - light frost only. |
Restio tetraphyllus | A moisture loving rhizomatous plant - erect green plumelike stems to 1 m - insignificant flrs but excellent foliage for arrangements - frost resistant. arrangements - frost resistant. |
Restio tremulus | Unusual rush like plant approx 50cm high for a wet spot - dense wiry green foliage - heads of rusty brown shivery flrs in Sp - useful for floral arrangements - frost resistant. |
Ricinocarpus Bridal Star | Showy upright shrub to 3 m - bright green soft needle like foliage - masses of starry white flrs in Sp and Su - usually frost resistant. |
Ricinocarpus pinifolius | Bushy shrub to 2 m tall - small dark green linear leaves - masses of lightly perfumed pure white flrs with small yellow centres in Sp - frost tolerant. |
Rose Fortunes Double Yellow | Vigorous old fashioned climbing rose - peach coloured semi - double roses in Sp - frost hardy. (Descriptive label only) |
Rose Green Ice | Very hardy miniature rose - white to soft green flrs most of the year - good for hanging baskets. |
Rose Iceberg | Prolific pure white semi-double flrs for most of the year - cutting grown. |
Rose Red Cascade | A ground cover for pots & hanging baskets - dark red flr clusters during the warmer months - frost resistant. |
Rose Snow Carpet | A miniature prostrate rose ideal for planter boxes or pots - masses of small double white blooms during the warmer months - frost resistant. |
Rosmarinus Majorca Pink | Small evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall but may be kept lower as a hedge - scented grey green foliage useful for cooking - pale pink flrs from Sp to Au - frost hardy. |
Rulingia hermanniifolia | Ground cover - small crinkled glossy green leaves - pale pink starry flrs in Sp - medium frosts only. |
Rulingia kempiana | Hardy shrub to 2 m - hairy incised leaves - small starry yellow flrs most of the year - frost tolerance unknown. |
Rulingia sp. Gurulmundi | Fast growing groundcover to 50 cm high - green serrated leaves along arching branches - starry pink flrs - requires perfect drainage - light frosts only. |
Scaevola aemula Mauve Clusters | Creeping ground cover - serrated green leaves - mauve fan shaped flrs in Sp and Su - moderate frosts only. |
Scaevola aemula pink | Vigorous prostrate perennial reaching 20 cm high x 1 m wide - trailing green foliage - pink fan shaped flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Scaevola Misty Blue | Vigorous groundcover - lush bright green foliage - blue flrs similar to S. striata most of the year - useful for hanging baskets - light frosts only. |
Scaevola pallida white | Prostrate ground cover for a shady situation - small lime green leaves - white fan shaped flrs in Sp and Su. |
Scaevola phlebopetala |
Scaevola Pink Perfection | Dainty prostrate perennial - bright green foliage - showy pink flrs most of the year - an outstanding plant for hanging baskets however not hardy in the ground - light frosts only. |
Scaevola Purple Fanfare | Very fast growing groundcover to about 1.5m diameter - succulent green foliage - purple fan shaped flrs throughout the year - light frosts only - excellent for pot plants - semi shade. |
Scaevola sp. North Coast (aff. S. striata) | Small scrambling perennial - bright green leaves - large vivid blue/purple fan flrs in Sp. |
Scaevola striata | Low growing spreading perennial to 1m diameter - prolific purple fan shaped flrs in Sp and Su - excellent rockery plant - sun or part shade. |
Schinus areira | Pepper Tree - hardy tree for the stock yards reaching 16m - lime green foliage on pendulous branches - small inconspicuous white flrs followed by red berries in Su - drought & frost tolerant. |
Scleranthus biflorus | Mossy prostrate plant to 60cm wide resembling a bright green cushion - tiny white flrs - requires moist, well drained position in full sun - frost tolerant. |
Sollya heterophylla blue shrub form | Shrubby form of the Bluebell creeper to 1 m tall - shiny lime green leaves - clusters of dainty bells during Su followed by bluish berries - tolerates lime & frost. |
Sollya heterophylla pink form | Dainty climber - lime green leaves - pale pink bells during Su followed by blue cylindrical fruit - frost resistant. |
Sollya heterophylla white form | dainty climber - lime green leaves - white bells during Su followed by blue cylindrical fruit - frost resistant. |
Sphaeralcea Priscilla Pink | Compact shrub to 1 m - green serrated leaves - dainty pink hibiscus-like flrs from Sp to late Au - frost resistant . |
Stenanthenum scortechinii | A dense shapely shrub to 1 m for rockery or container culture - small pointed leaves - round woolly flr heads in Wi & Sp, ideal for picking & drying - frost resistant. |
Swainsona greyana | Shrubby perennial legume to 1 m high - pinnate leaves - spikes of purplish pink pea flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Tetratheca thymifolia | Rounded suckering rockery shrub to 60 cm - small green elliptical leaves in whorls around the stem - very attractive mauve/pink open bell like flrs occur mainly in Sp - frost resistant. |
Tetratheca thymifolia pink | Rounded suckering rockery shrub to 60 cm - small green elliptical leaves in whorls around the stem - very attractive mauve/pink open bell like flrs occur mainly in Sp - frost resistant. |
Tetratheca thymifolia white | Rounded suckering rockery shrub to 60 cm - small green elliptical leaves in whorls around the stem - open white bell like flrs occur mainly in Sp - frost resistant. |
Thelionema caespitosum blue | A native lily with tufted grass like leaves growing to 30 cm tall - bears white star like flrs on stems to 50 cm tall - frost resistant. |
Thelionema grande | Blue Flax Lily - ornamental native lily growing 1m high by 0.5m wide - grey green strap like leaves - deep blue starry flrs on slender stems - frost resistant. |
Thryptomene saxicola F.C. Payne | Shrub to 1m fine - green foliage - deep pink flrs Wi - Sp suitable for floral work - usually frost tolerant. |
Toona Ciliata | Red Cedar Deciduous rainforest tree to 40 m, often butressed - glossy pinnate dark green leaves - sprays of small white flowers in Sp - tolerates light frost & heavy soil - useful cabinet timber. |
Tweedia caerulea | Open upright growing perennial - downy grey green heart shaped leaves - sky blue five petalled flrs in Su - frost & drought resistant. |
Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm | Graceful spreading tree to 10 m - deciduous small serrated leaves - patchy bark - avenues - frost hardy. |
Ulmus parvifolia dwarf | A particularly dense semi-deciduous small tree or tall shrub to 4 m - small serrated leaves - frost resistant. |
Veronica formosa | Tufted perennial growing to 70 cm tall - small dark green oval leaves arranged in pairs along stem similar to Hebe sp. - small sprays of light blue flrs in Sp & Su - tolerant of shade & frost. (Descriptive label only) |
Verticordia chrysantha | Grows about 60 cm high & is relatively hardy - small linear leaves - feathery yellow flrs in Sp - at least some frost tolerance - good drainage essential. |
Verticordia plumosa pink | Pink feather flower - a bushy shrub to 1 m - fine greyish foliage - prolific pink flrs over a long period - frost resistant. |
Viola Baby Blue | Neat suckering perennial - tiny round green leaves - small purple violets in Sp - frost resistant. |
Viola betonicifolia | Native Violet - small tufted plant which reseeds readily - oblong dark green leaves - the typical violet shaped flrs in Sp are purplish blue - enjoys a damp shady spot - frost resistant. |
Westringia aff. glabra Wollomombi | Neat rounded shrub to 1 m high - fine lime green foliage - bright purple flrs during Su - frost resistant. |
Westringia amabilis | Hardy compact shrub to 1 m tall - attractive lime green foliage - mauve flrs most of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Westringia Elizabeth Bough | Dwarf shrub to 0.8 m tall - fine grey foliage - mauve flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Westringia Elizabeth Bough | Dwarf shrub to 0.8 m tall forming a tight dome - fine grey foliage - mauve flrs much of the year - frost resistant. |
Westringia eremicola | Erect open shrub to 1.5 m - small linear grey green leaves - pink flrs in Sp and Su - frost resistant - tolerant of lime. |
Westringia fruticosa | Native Rosemary - Compact shrub to 1.5m - small grey - green leaves - white flrs most of the year - usually frost resistant. |
Westringia fruticosa Morning Light | Shrub to 1.5 m - variegated foliage - purple spotted white flrs in Sp - usually frost tolerant. |
Westringia glabra | Hardy shrub to 1.5 m - glossy green leaves arranged in whorls of 4 - bluish mauve flrs in Sp - requires well drained soil & half shade - frost resistant. |
Westringia Glabra Cadabra | This hardy screening or hedging plant grows to 1.5 m - dense green foliage - violet flrs during Wi & Sp - frost tolerant. |
Westringia Jervis Gem | Acompact dwarf form of Wynyabbie Gem, this westringia grows to 1m high - foliage similar to W. fruticosa - lilac flrs most of the year - salt tolerant. |
Westringia longifolia Snowflurry | Hardy shrub to 2m - fine linear leaves - white flrs during most of the year - frost & drought resistant. |
Westringia Poorinda Parvane | An open shrub reaching a max height of 2 m - small green leaves - attractive mauve flrs fading to pink predominantly in Sp - frost resistant - tolerant of sun or semi - shade. |
Westringia purpurea - (Prostanthera sp.) | Hardy bushy shrub to 1.5m - lime green linear leaves - purple flrs in Sp - frost resistant. |
Westringia Sea Mist | A tough shrub reaching 2 m tall - variegated foliage with a yellow appearance - mauve flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant. |
Westringia Smokie | A variegated form of W. fruticosa growing to 0.5 m - silky grey leaves edged with white giving smoky appearance - white flrs - frost resistant. |
Westringia sp. Low | Low spreading shrub similar to W. glabra reaching a height of 30 cm and a diam. of 120 cm - bluish purple flrs - frost resistant. |
Westringia White Rambler | Hardy spreading shrub growing to 1 m tall x 3 m wide - attractive glossy green foliage - masses of white flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant. |
Westringia Wynyabbie Gem | Fast growing shrub to 2 m - fine grey/green foliage - dainty mauve flrs most of the year - tolerates frost. |
Westringia Zena | Small compact form of W. fruticosa - grey foliage - white flrs - ideal for hedging - frost resistant. |
Ziera Carpet Star | A compact prostrate plant spreading 50 cm wide - trifoliate glossy green aromatic leaves - small starlike pink flrs during Sp - moderately frost resistant. |
Zieria Pink Crystals | Hardy but dainty shrub to 1 m - aromatic pinnate leaves - small pink starry flrs in Wi & Su - frost resistant. |