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Eupomatia laurina – Bolwarra

Eupomatia laurina – Bolwarra

A spreading large shrub to small tree with large glossy green leaves and interesting cream flowers in spring and summer. The flowers have a sweet and fruity perfume, and are followed by edible fruit with a creamy pulp and...

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Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’ – Kangaroo Grass

Themeda triandra ‘Quokka’ – Kangaroo Grass

The very compact habit coupled with interestingly textured foliage, seed heads and flowers of this iconic Australian native grass are its defining features. Use it as a lawn substitute for small areas where it will not receive excessive foot traffic or as an unusual...

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Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina, the Water Gum, is a large shrub to small tree, from 5 to 15 metres tall. It bears profuse yellow flowers in summer. It is attractive and compact, and is good for for screening, or a specimen...

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Stenocarpus sinuatus – Firewheel Tree

Stenocarpus sinuatus, the Firewheel tree, is a medium to large Australian rainforest tree. It is evergreen with ornamental red circular flowers in summer. It can grow to 30 metres tall, but will be smaller in cultivation and in cooler temperatures. Originates in...

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Pultenaea pedunculata – Matted Bush-Pea

Pultenaea pedunculata – Matted Bush-Pea

A dense growing prostrate shrub with showy bright yellow to orange yellow pea flowers. It is long flowering, from early spring to mid summer. It does well in part shade in moist but well drained soils. It is drought and frost tolerant once established. This is an...

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Banksia ericifolia – Heath Banksia

Banksia ericifolia – Heath Banksia

Large orange flower heads , needle-like foliage, adaptable nature and a dense growth habit make this a very useful banksia for the garden. It makes an excellent medium sized screen or feature plant. It is a very low...

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Banksia elegans – Elegant Banksia

Banksia elegans – Elegant Banksia

The open growth habit, interesting toothed foliage and unusual flower colour combine to make this an interesting garden plant. Use it as a feature shrub. It is very low maintenance plant. Banksias are phosphorus...

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