The beautiful soft blue foliage of this spreading, small to medium-sized tree is undoubtedly its most appealing aspect. Use this tree as a feature plant where its blue leaves can be used as a background to either...
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Eucalyptus macrandra – Long-flowered Marlock
Wonderful displays of profuse lemon-coloured flowers with elongated buds on a small tree with interesting smooth bark are the ornamental features of this very useful eucalypt. Plant as a street or feature tree where its...
Eucalyptus torquata – Coral Gum
Dazzling displays of flowers and intricately textured flower buds and gumnuts on a small to medium sized tree define this outstanding ornamental eucalypt. It makes a wonderful specimen tree that will attract birds to...
Chamelaucium uncinatum – Geraldton Wax
The profusion of long lasting waxy flowers on a spreading but dense shrub are the outstanding features of this iconic Australian plant. It is one of the world's great cut flowers and is used extensively as a backing...
Thryptomene saxicola ‘FC Payne’
Masses of tiny pink flowers over a very long period and a compact low growing shrubby habit define this very useful Australian shrub. It is useful as background shrub or even as a low growing hedge plant that is...
Eucalyptus leucoxylon subspecies megalocarpa – Large-fruited Yellow Gum
This delightful eucalypt has a lovely spreading but relatively compact habit. The flower colour can vary from dark red, pink to yellow, and the flowers are large. The following fruit is decorative as well. It is widely planted in southern Australia as a feature tree...
Araucaria bidwillii – Bunya Pine
A very large, stately specimen tree that is often seen in historical gardens as it was widely planted on large country estates. Its domed shape is its very distinctive feature but it should be stressed that this tree...
Davidsonia jerseyana – Davidsons Plum
Davidson's plum is a small to medium sized rainforest tree from the northern NSW coast. It bears edible, sour, dark burgundy fruit that grow in clusters along the stem. It has large compound leaves, and the new growth is...
Wahlenbergia ‘Sky Mist’ – Native Bluebell
Wahlenbergia Sky Mist has sky blue flowers on a compact, soft-wooded perennial. It flowers throughout the warmer months of the year. An outstanding plant for a cottage garden style as it forms small clumps that...
Macadamia integrifolia
The macadamia is a small to large tree that bears decorative trusses of cream flowers, followed by edible, nutritious nuts. It naturally occurs in Queensland, but has spread to other parts of the world where it is grown for the nuts. It is a hardy and easy care tree...
Melaleuca conothamnoides
This spectacular Western Australian plant has stunning displays of bright pink bottlebrush flowers on a compact low growing plant. Use it as a feature shrub in the garden to attract nectar feeding birds. Give it...
Anigozanthos rufus – Kangaroo Paw
The blazing red flowers on a tall, branched stem and the silvery grey foliage are the key features of this spectacular Western Australian plant. Use it as a feature perennial in rockeries or mixed garden beds or as a...
Grevillea zygoloba
This Western Australian grevillea gives a spectacular spring display of showy flower heads on a compact low growing plant. Use it as a feature shrub in areas with low summer rainfall. Give it a light trim after...
Hakea francisiana – Emu Tree
The blue green foliage that is highlighted with long pinkish red flower spikes on an upright medium sized shrub are the main features of this striking Western Australian plant. Use it as a feature shrub in the garden and it is also good as a cut flower for indoor...
Grevillea crithmifolia
The naturally dense and spreading habit and profuse flowering of this low growing grevillea are its key features. Use it as a weed suppressing ground cover or as a feature shrub in the garden. It rarely needs maintenance...
Beaufortia squarrosa ‘Orange’ – Sand Bottlebrush
The bold orange bottlebrush flowers combine with interesting foliage on a small spreading shrub are the outstanding features of this Western Australian gem. Use it as a feature plant in areas that gets lots of sun and...
Isopogon dubius – Rose Cone Flower
The masses of rose-pink ball-shaped flower heads on a compact shrub with interesting divided foliage are the outstanding features of this tough Australian shrub. Use it as a feature plant for gardens in areas with low...
Hardenbergia comptoniana – Native Wisteria
This plant is distinguished by masses of purple pea flowers in spring on a vigorous climber with attractive dark green glossy leaves. Use it to screen fences or walls or as a vigorous ground cover that can stabilise...
Grevillea flexuosa – Zig Zag Grevillea
The interesting divided foliage coupled with masses of lemon yellow flower heads in spring are the outstanding features of this showy grevillea. Use it as a feature plant grown amongst other shrubs which can help to...
Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Flat Out’ – Jug Flower
The totally prostrate habit combined with the texture and colour of the foliage are the outstanding features of this fantastic Western Australian plant. It is best used as a ground cover to spill over embankments or...