AVAILABLE FROM NOOSA & DISTRICT LANDCARE RESOURCE CENTRE, POMONA, July, 2015 (opposite the pub)

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Acacia bakeri MARBLEWOOD Tall rainforest tree, 15-20m, attractive weeping foliage, new growth dark cherry-red, flowers pale yellow fluffy balls. Can be slow growing, prefers well-drained site. Excellent cabinet timber.

Acacia fimbriata BRISBANE WATTLE Shrub or bushy small tree to 4m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive ferny semi-weeping foliage. Flowers are scented yellow fluffy balls in winter.

Acacia macradenia ZIG ZAG WATTLE Very attractive small open tree with pendulous branches. Golden yellow balls of flowers in winter. Hardy in a variety of well-drained soils in a sunny or partial shaded position.

Acacia melanoxylon BLACKWOOD Medium sized tree to 20 metres. Pale cream pom-pom flowers in the warmer months. Attractive, thick crown; hardy, fast growing and long lived; indifferent to soil types but prefers a sunny position.

Allocasuarina littoralis BLACK SHE-OAK Open forest tree to 10m, black fissured bark. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing in variety of sites. Black cockatoo feed tree, suitable for cabinet work.

Allocasuarina torulosa ROSE SHE-OAK Medium tree slender and pyramidal 10 – 25 metres. Food tree for Black Cockatoos. Hardy and adaptable; suitable for moist rich or nutrient-deficient sandy soils; frost tolerant.

Alocasia brisbanenis CUNJEVOI Rainforest clumping plant with large spade-like . Fragrant but poisonous yellow-green flower – juicy but toxic sweet-smelling red fruit. Prefers semi-shaded moist sites; soil type not critical.

Alpinia caerulea NATIVE GINGER Clumping plant to 1.5m. Understorey species, likes shady moist site. Bright blue berries attract birds. Fruit, leaves and tuberous roots are edible and make a tasty addition to salads.

Alphitonia excelsa RED ASH Medium to large pioneer tree  15m. Hardy and adaptable, fast growing. Masses of tiny white flowers followed by black berries attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses.

Araucaria bidwillii BUNYA PINE Rainforest tree to 50m, valuable timber species. Large, heavy (to 7kg), edible nuts. Prefers deep, rich soil but very tough, withstanding frost, low moisture and strong wind.

Araucaria cunninghamii HOOP PINE Rainforest tree to 50m. Trunk straight, timber highly prized. Hardy, slow growing unless well fertilised. Needs good drainage. Excellent tub plant.

Austromyrtus dulcis MIDYIM Low spreading shrub to 50cm, adaptable to most soils, dry or moist, sun or part shade. Masses of white flowers during spring and summer, followed by white,edible sweet berries; attractive reddish new growth.

Backhousia myrtifolia SILKY MYRTLE ― GREY MYRTLE Large shrub or small tree 3 – 7 metres. Profuse white flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable; ample moisture and nutrients in the early stages promote growth.

Baeckea frutescens WEEPING BAECKEA Weeping ornamental woody shrub to 2.5m; masses of small white flowers October to November; very hardy in average to well-drained soils in full sun; nectar source for bees and insects.

Banksia integrifolia COASTAL BANKSIA Medium tree to 15m, hardy in a variety of soils, prefers good drainage. Ornamental yellow cylindrical flower spikes, bird and insect attracting.

Banksia oblongifolia DWARF BANKSIA – RUSTY BANKSIA – FERN- BANKSIA Low woody shrub 0.5 to 2m; pale yellow flower spikes Dec to May; good understorey shrub; hardy in full sun or partial shade in free draining soil; withstands coastal conditions. Attracts nectar–feeding birds

Baumea rubignosa SOFT TWIGRUSH Clumping sedge to 1 metre. Fluffy reddish-brown flower heads year-round followed by shiny orange nuts. Suits wet or poorly drained soils.

Callerya megasperma NATIVE WISTERIA Vigorous, woody rainforest climber. Pendulous clusters of pale purple and white flowers in spring Hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture

Callicarpa pedunculata VELVET LEAF Small openly branched shrub 1-2m. Fast growing and reasonably hardy but dislikes extreme cold or exposure. Prune regularly to keep bushy shape. Attractive small purple fruit attract birds; useful screening shrub.

Callitrus columellaris BRIBIE ISLAND CYPRESS, COASTAL CYPRESS PINE Medium to large conical tree to 20m. Coppery winged seeds attract cockatoos, rosellas and galahs. Moderately fast growing; hardy in a variety of situations; suits sandy well-drained soils; durable timber tree.

Callicoma serratifolia CALLICOMA ― WHITE ALDER Large ornamental rainforest shrub or small tree to 10 metres. Fluffy creamy-white flowers spring to summer. Hardy and adaptable in sun or shade; fast growing with ample water and some shelter. Good screening plant.

Carpobrotus glaucescens PIG FACE Coastal groundcover with attractive large pink flowers. Edible purplish/red fruit. Hardy and vigorous in coastal sandy areas only.

Carex appressa TUSSOCK SEDGE Perennial clumping grass-like plant to 1m. Rusty-brown seed heads. Suits wet soil but adapts to well-drained soils. Frost hardy; sun to part shade. Ideal for re-vegetating riparian zones. Good ornamental garden sedge.

Carissa ovata CURRANT BUSH – BLACKBERRY Decorative small spiny shrub 1 to 2m. Fragrant white flowers mostly in summer. Purplish-black berries a favourite food of the Regent and Satin Bower-birds; hardy in well drained soils; full sun or partial shade.

Cassia brewsteri LEICHHARDT BEAN Rainforest tree ±10m. Adaptable to various free-draining soils, tolerates dry conditions. Showy red and yellow pendulous flowers (flowers when quite young), attractive glossy foliage.

Castanospora alphandii BROWN TAMARIND Rainforest tree to 20m. Attractive weeping foliage forms a handsome rounded crown; white scented flowers; timber uses. Fruit is a peach-coloured capsule to 3cm in diameter and contain two brown seeds 2

Casuarina cunninghamiana RIVER SHE-OAK Medium graceful tree 10 – 30 metres. Rusty-brown male flowers ― dark red female flowers (Male and female flowers on separate tree) attract birdlife. Adaptable, fast growing and hardy.

Casuarina equisetifolia HORSETAIL SHE-OAK Coastal tree to 10m with graceful, drooping foliage, important for sand dune stabilisation. Not an easy species to grow away from the coast.

Casuarina glauca SWAMP SHE-OAK Small ornamental tree 6 – 16 metres. Food source for black cockatoos, lorikeets and rosellas. Male and female flowers on separate trees. Strong growing and hardy in a variety of conditions.

Choricarpia subargentea GIANT IRONWOOD – SCRUB IRONWOOD Medium sized rare rainforest tree ± 20m; small creamy/white flowers in dense heads in April; fruit a dry capsule; bark an orange/brown or pinkish/mauve colour. Hardy; tolerates full sun and poor soil; frost tolerant.

Citrus australasica var. sanguinea (syn Microcitrus australasica var.sanguinea) FINGER LIME Thorny evergreen shrub to 4m; white to pink petal flowers; edible acidic red cylindrical fruit to 10cm with pink caviar-like pulp. Requires rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position; tolerates light frost.

Commersonia bartramia BROWN KURRAJONG Hardy and fast growing pioneer rainforest species to 10m. Masses of white flowers in summer; pale trunk and the horizontally layered appearance of the foliage are very attractive; frost tender when young.

Cordyline petiolaris BROAD–LEAVED PALM LILY Tall narrow palm lily 2-6 metres. Spikes of tiny purple flowers followed by edible red fruits. Hardy and adaptable in all soil types; best in semi-shade with ample moisture during dry spells; dislikes heavy frosts.

Cordyline rubra RED-FRUITED PALM LILY Ornamental rainforest understorey species to 3m. Suits shady areas or indoor tub; attractive red berries reportedly edible.

Corymbia intermedia BLOODWOOD Medium to tall tree (10 – 36 metres) with moderately dense canopy. Masses of white flowers in panicles December to May. Hardy in all soil types. Flowers attracts many species of wildlife.

Corymbia citriodora subsp.variegata SPOTTED GUM Tall gum tree 10 – 40 metres. Cream flowers autumn to spring; distinctive mottled bark. Hardy on shallow stony soils on ridges. Versatile elastic timber used widely in construction. Flowers attract wildlife.

Crinum pedunculatum RIVER LILY Clumping plant to 1.5m with numerous large white fragrant flowers over a long period in summer. Suitable for moist areas but tolerates sun or shade, poor drainage, saline influence, frost and indifferent soil.

Croton insularis SILVER CROTON A good small shade or screening tree to15 metres. Cream to silvery brown flowers in racemes. Relatively fast growing and hardy in most well-drained soil types; leaves have a distinctive silvery underside.

Cryptocarya glaucescens JACKWOOD Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing, excellent creek revegetation species, black fruit attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides TUCKEROO Rainforest tree to 10m or more. Hardy and salt tolerant; good shade tree. Attractive foliage and orange edible fruit, attracts birds.

Cupaniopsis serrata SMOOTH TUCKEROO 3

Small understorey rainforest tree to 10 metres. Creamish/pink flowers in hairy panicles Aug-Jan. Fruit, a velvety-brown capsule with orange aril attracts birds; slow growing; lovely contrasting red new growth.

Davidsonia pruriens DAVIDSON’S PLUM Small attractive fruit-bearing rainforest shrub 4 – 6m. Large, edible blue-black fruit ripening in mid-summer. Needs fertile soil for good fruit production; Needs some protection from the sun; good container plant.

Deeringia arborescens CLIMBING DEERINGIA Climbing vine; sometimes a shrub or small tree. Bracts of small white and greenish flowers; Spikes of tiny bright red fruits when ripe. Hardy climber for rainforest situations or specimen shrub. Partial shade or full sun.

Dianella caerulea BLUE FLAX LILY Clumping grass-like plant with blue flowers and blue berries. Grows in shade or partial sun. Hardy in most soils with adequate moisture.

Elaeocarpus grandis BLUE QUANDONG Large buttressed rainforest tree to 40m or more. Very fast growing; tolerates a range of situations but prefers ample moisture. Withstands full sun but only a light frost. White bell flowers and large clusters of deep blue fruit which attracts birds and wildlife. Excellent for revegetation and cabinet timber.

Eucalyptus acmenoides WHITE MAHOGANY Tall tree to 35m suited to well-drained loam or clay soils in most coastal regions where there is little frost. Excellent timber tree, suitable for shade, ornamental and windbreak planting.

Eucalyptus cloeziana GYMPIE MESSMATE To 35m, very popular timber species. Grows very rapidly on rich coastal soils but will also make satisfactory growth on dry stony ridges. Good bee tree.

Eucalyptus creba NARROW-LEAVED IRONBARK Large tree of open forest to 30m, hard reddish durable timber. Adaptable but prefers dry conditions and heavy loamy soil over clay. Slow growing. Hard, deeply furrowed, persistent black bark and narrow drooping leaves.

Eucalyptus resinifera RED MAHOGANY ‘Koala Food Tree’ To 35m, fine quality timber. Does best on sandy, well drained loams but will grow on shallow stony soils if rainfall is adequate.

Eucalyptus robusta SWAMP MAHOGANY ‘Koala Food Tree’ Tree of wallum areas to 25m. Heavy and durable timber. Suitable for coastal areas, particularly wet sites and heavy clay soils.

Eucalyptus siderophloia GREY IRONBARK ‘Koala Food Tree’‘ Tall erect gum  15 metres. Branches persistent to almost ground level; hard red timber used in construction; secondary food source for Koalas and Gliders; flowers attract Squirrel Gliders and lorikeets.

Eucalyptus tereticornis FOREST RED GUM – QLD BLUE GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ To 40m; valuable timber tree and honey producer. Smooth, sometimes shiny trunk; species of the moist soils, usually found on the alluvial flats adjacent to watercourses.

Eupomatia laurina BOLWARRA – NATIVE GUAVA Medium shrub or small rainforest tree 2 – 5 metres. Creamy white, daisy-like flowers, strongly perfumed – November to January. The edible fruit a soft greenish-yellow berry. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing shrub; prefers sufficient water and a shady site; handsome plant of great antiquity.

Eustrephus latifolius WOMBAT BERRY Twinning climber to 1 metre. Pink or white with white-fringed curled hairs. Orange berries in late winter to early spring. Hardy in sun or full shade in well drained soils.

Ficus coronata CREEK SANDPAPER FIG 4

Rainforest creek tree to 10m with sandpapery leaves and edible fruit which attracts birds Hardy, fast growing, prefers moist site. Full sun is preferable for a bushy appearance. Excellent for riparian planting.

Ficus fraseri SANDPAPER FIG ― WHITE SANDPAPER FIG Rainforest or vine scrub tree 6 — 15m. Edible fruit ripens to yellow, orange and black; attracts fruit eating birds. Hardy and fast growing in rich soil with plenty of moisture; sometimes briefly deciduous in cold areas.

Ficus marcrophylla MORETON BAY FIG Handsome spreading shade and feature tree 15 – 35m with buttressed trunk; edible bird-attracting fruit ripening throughout the year; hardy in most soils and locations; suitable for coastal conditions; moderately frost tolerant. Makes a handsome tub plant and is an excellent bonsai specimen.

Ficus virens WHITE FIG – BANYAN Large strangling fig from northern , develops many trunks which descend form upper branches; semi- deciduous, fast growing. White fruit attracts birds and other wildlife; suitable for large gardens or revegetation.

Flindersia schottiana BUMPY ASH – CUDGERIE Rainforest tree to 40m, useful cabinet timber. Hardy and fast growing in most conditions. Scented white flowers, interesting seed pods. Excellent pioneer and shade tree.

Geitonoplesium cymosum SCRAMBLING LILY Twining light climber often used as a hedging plant. White sweetly-scented flowers in spring. Fruit a bird- attracting black berry. Fairly drought tolerant once established; semi-shade or full sun.

Glochidion ferdinandi CHEESE TREE Small attractive pioneer tree to 12m often found along watercourses; fast growing and adaptable to harsher conditions. Small red or yellow fruit over a long period attracts birds.

Goodenia ovata (prostrate form) GOODENIA Perennial spreading groundcover to about 2 metres wide. Bright yellow flowers spring to summer. Drought and frost tolerant; full sun or part shade. A versatile cultivar developed for its hardiness and adaptability.

Goodenia rotundifolia STAR GOODENIA Prostrate perennial groundcover with runners; bright yellow flowers produced throughout the year; fruit a small round capsule with pale brown seeds; hardy and versatile in full sun or in an understorey situation.

Graptophyllum spinigerum NATIVE HOLLY Understorey rainforest shrub ± 2 metres. Small white flowers late spring/early summer. Fruit is small brown club-shaped capsules. Prefers semi-shade; needs protection from frost.

Grevillea robusta SILKY OAK Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing in a variety of well drained sites; masses of golden-orange honey-laden toothbrush flowers in early summer attract numerous birds and fauna. Excellent cabinet timber.

Harpullia pendula TULIPWOOD Attractive rainforest revegetating tree to 15m; useful cabinet timber. Hardy and adaptable. Ample moisture and nutrients, and protection from frost, promotes early growth. Ornamental orange seed cases.

Hibbertia scandens SNAKE VINE ― CLIMBING GUINEA FLOWER Vigorous climbing or trailing vine of coastal areas. With no support it forms a dense ground cover; large yellow flowers throughout most of the year. Hardy and fast-growing in almost any conditions except extreme cold.

Hovea acutifolia HOVEA Bushy shrub of rainforest margins to 2m. Prefers moist semi-shaded areas but tolerates full sun and drier conditions. Masses of dark purple pea flowers along branches in spring.

Hoya australis WAX FLOWER

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Beautiful climber with fleshy leaves and white scented waxy flowers late autumn and winter. Extremely hardy in dry and exposed conditions; sun or shade; thin white sap is poisonous and is known to kill browsing stock.

Jacksonia scoparia DOGWOOD Twiggy shrub 2–5 metres, usually leafless, with an open and often weeping habit. Orange-yellow pea flowers in racemes, August – Oct. Hardy and adaptable in a range of well drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Jagera pseudorhus FOAMBARK Rainforest tree to 12, usually 4-6m; attractive ferny foliage. Hardy pioneer tree or tub plant. Maroon fruit changes to yellow-brown and has penetrating hairs which can irritate the skin; tolerates full sun and mild frost.

Juncus usitatus COMMON RUSH – TUSSOCK RUSH Freshwater rush to 1.2m. Stiff, dense, tufted flowers spring to summer. Requires consistent wet ground; grow along creek banks and in ponds and bogs. An attractive rush that provides cover and food for native animals.

Lepironia articulata GREY SEDGE Perennial clumping sedge to 2 metres. Reddish-brown flower head. Grown at swamp or water’s edge. The grey teal duck feeds from the seeds. An important sedge for re-vegetation purposes.

Leptospermum liversidgei SWAMP MAY Small attractive wallum shrub to 2m; citronella scented leaves discourage mosquitoes; masses of white to pinkish flowers spring and summer; extremely hardy; adaptable to wet or drier sites; full sun or semi-shade.

Leptospermum polygalifolium WILD MAY Shrub of dry heath and open forest to 3m. Adaptable and hardy, masses of white flowers in spring. Prune after flowering to keep bushy. Suitable as a screen or windbreak.

Livistonia australis CABBAGE PALM Attractive palm to 20m. Hardy and adaptable in full sun (once established) or part shade with adequate moisture. Massed creamy-white flowers and round black fruits in late summer. Suitable indoor plant.

Lomandra hystrix MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Very difficult to distinguish from the widespread L. longifolia.

Lomandra longifolia MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes.

Lophostemon confertus BRUSH BOX Tall tree of rainforest and open forest to 35m. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing dense attractive canopy; suits open situations. Excellent for revegetation and timber.

Maytenus bilocularis ORANGEBARK Large rainforest shrub to 12m; pale green-cream flowers Sep to Nov; fruit is a bird-attracting yellow capsule; Very hardy but slow growing; a good screen plant as it has a dense habit and ornamental, reddish new growth.

Melaleuca bracteata BLACK TEA-TREE Large shrub or tree 8+m; hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture. Aromatic leaves; white bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer attract birds. Regular pruning promotes bushiness. Great screen specimen.

Melaleuca nodosa PRICKLY-LEAVED PAPERBARK Small shrub to 3m. Small white or yellow flowers in spring and summer. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils from sandy to clay; tolerant of salt spray; provides an excellent hiding place for small vulnerable tree frogs, the leaves being an excellent deterrent for predatory birds.

Melaleuca pachyphylla WALLUM BOTTLEBRUSH

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Open shrub to 2m with large red or lime green bottlebrush flowers. Hardy and adapts to wet or dry sites, shape is improved by pruning after flowering. Attracts birds.

Melaleuca salicina WEEPING WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH Medium tree to 15m. Attractive pinkish new growth, prolific flowering, attracts birds. Tolerates moist sites, hardy in a variety of situations.

Melaleuca thymifolia PINK LACE — THYME HONEY-MYRTLE Small spreading aromatic wallum shrub to 1 metre. Showy mauve-pink flowers throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable to diverse conditions; suitable for badly drained situations; frost tolerant; flowers best in full sun.

Melastoma malabathricum BLUE TONGUE Small shrub of wallum or swampy areas to 2m. Attractive pink/mauve flowers in spring. Edible fruit attracts birds. Prefers wet areas or ample watering.

Melia azederach WHITE CEDAR — PERSIAN LILAC Small graceful rainforest tree to10 metres. Fragrant lilac flowers in spring, fern-like foliage Fruit are ornamental bird-attracting, yellow berries. Fast growing in a variety of soils and conditions.

Melicope elleryana PINK EUODIA Rainforest tree ± 12m. Hardy and fast growing. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks; adapts to drier sites. Striking clusters of pink flowers along branches attract birds and butterflies. Great shade tree.

Myoporum montanum WATER BUSH – BOOBALIA Erect shrub to 5m. Tiny white flowers throughout the year. Fruit an edible, bird-attracting, pink to light-purple berry. Hardy and drought tolerant in well-drained soils. Excellent for embankment and erosion control.

Oxylobium robustum GOLDEN SHAGGY PEA Tall bushy shrub to 3 metres. Masses of orange flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable for native gardens as an understorey shrub.

Pandanus tectorius PANDANUS — BEACH SCREW PINE Small, palm-like tree to 5 metres. Distinctive pineapple-like fruit-heads bearing large orange fruit. Hardy in most well-drained soils in full sun.

Pandorea jasminoides BOWER OF BEAUTY — SCRUB WONGA VINE Vigorous rainforest vine or colourful ground cover. Large tubular white to pink flowers with a crimson throat; pruning can induce a compact habit; easy to grow in full sun or semi-shade.

Parachidendron pruinosum SNOW-WOOD—TULIP SIRIS Large bushy decorative shrub or small tree to 15m. Fragrant white/yellow pom-pom flowers in spring. Fast growing in a well-watered, well-drained sunny situation; good for coastal areas but sensitive to heavy frost.

Pararistolochia praevenosa RICHMOND BIRDWING BUTTERFLY VINE Vigorous rainforest vine – food host to the endangered Richmond Birdwing Butterfly; pinkish tubular shaped flowers with bright yellow inside from Sept – Dec; part sun to semi shade in moist well-drained soil.

Petalostigma triloculare QUININE BERRY Shrub or small open forest tree to 5m. Extremely hardy and adaptable; full sun or part shade. Decorative orange/red fruit, non-edible; great subject for decorative screening in poor soils where other plants may fail.

Petalostigma pubescens HAIRY QUININE TREE Small tree usually 5-6m with stout trunk, dark knobbly bark and crooked arched-over branches. Slow-growing but extremely hardy and adaptable; unusual garden specimen; bitter yellow/orange fruit eaten by emus.

Philydrum lauginosum FROGSMOUTH – WOOLY FROGSMOUTH Tuberous, perennial, wetland herb, to 1.5 metres; numerous yellow flowers most of the year; provides food and cover for birds and native frogs; excellent subject for plantings in ponds, dams or on creek banks. 7

Pilidiostigma rhytispermum SMALL-LEAVED PLUM MYRTLE Rainforest or margins shrub to 3m. Suitable as understorey species. Full sun or semi-shade; very hardy but prefers ample moisture. Attractive white, bird-attracting flowers and shiny black fruit.

Pipturus argenteus NATIVE MULBERRY ― WHITE NETTLE Medium shrub or small rainforest tree to 8 metres. Succulent, edible white fruits mature in winter. (Male and female flowers borne on separate plants). Prefers moist, well-drained, acid soils in full sun or part shade.

Pittosporum multiflorum (syn Citriobatus pauciflorus) ORANGE THORN Rainforest understorey shrub to 2 metres. Tiny white flowers; ornamental orange berries. Thin leaves and branches with needle-like spines provide safe nesting sites for small birds; new growth is often a dark red.

Planchonella australis (syn. Pouteria australis) BLACK APPLE Medium to tall rainforest tree 15+ m. Sweet and tasty large blue-black fruit; extra water and fertilizer will help to overcome initial slow growth. Excellent cabinet timber tree; possibilities as a commercial bush food crop.

Podocarpus elatus BROWN PINE Attractive rainforest tree 10-20m. Hardy in a variety of situations; can be slow growing at first. Plum-like edible fruit suitable for jams and jellies; fruit attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses.

Pultenea villosa KEROSENE BUSH — HAIRY PEA BUSH Small shrub 1 – 2 metres high. Attractive orange-yellow pea flowers during winter & spring. Hardy in sun or in partial shade.

Psychotria loniceroides HAIRY PSYCHOTRIA Rainforest understorey shrub to about 3m. Yellowish-white flowers in clusters from Feb to April. Fruit a small lemon-yellow berry attractive to birds, especially the Green Catbird; hardy, but prefers ample moisture.

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema DEEP YELLOW WOOD Attractive rainforest tree to 20m; valuable timber species. Hardy and fast growing under neglect. Large clusters of red and pink flowers attract birds. Suitable container plant.

Sannantha similis TWIGGY MYRTLE (syn. Babingtonia similis & Baeckea virgata) Attractive shrub ±3m, prefers a moist well-drained site in a variety of soils. Branches tend to become arching with masses of flowers in spring and summer. Great screening shrub.

Sterculia quadrifida PEANUT TREE Handsome bushy rainforest tree 6-18m; fruit an eye-catching red capsule with shiny black seeds tasting of peanuts; can be semi-deciduous in colder climates; undemanding of soil type but requires good drainage.

Stenocarpus sinuatus FIREWHEEL TREE OR WHEEL OF FIRE Popular and well-known rainforest tree to around 15m. Dense, columnar growth with dark glossy leaves; Distinctive bright orange/red blossoms arranged in a wheel in summer and flowering inside the outer foliage. Protect from frost and wind in the early stages.

Syncarpia glomulifera TURPENTINE Tall hardwood tree to ± 25m. Fluffy white bird-attracting flowers in spring; distinctive woody fruit capsules; hardy and fast growing for shade or timber; adaptable to a variety of sites. Useful as a windbreak.

Syzygium hemilamprum BROAD-LEAVED LILLY PILLY Medium rainforest tree to 15m. Hardy and adaptable, dark green glossy leaves and white edible (acid) fruits, attractive bronze new growth. Suitable container plant.

Syzygium luehmannii RIBERRY Beautiful small rainforest tree 5 – 10m. Popular bushtucker tree with fluffy cream-white flowers and masses of edible magenta fruit in early summer; hardy and adaptable; attractive weeping foliage and outstandingly beautiful pink-red new growth. Can be pruned to keep low; excellent screen species. 8

Toechima tenax PITTED-LEAF STEELWOOD – BRUSH TEAK Small rainforest tree 5 –8m in cultivation; cream white flowers April to June; bird-attracting orange/yellow fruit ripening in spring. Hardy in most locations; handsome dense foliage makes it a good screening subject.

Toona ciliata RED CEDAR Well-known rainforest cabinet timber tree ± 20 metres. Tiny white flowers in spring; fast growing with attractive foliage and pink new growth; easily grown if given adequate moisture, fertilizer and shelter from frost in the first two years; young trees may suffer badly from attack by Cedar Tip Moth. Makes a tall handsome shade tree.

Trema tomentosa POISON PEACH — PEACH-LEAF — POISON BUSH Large shrub or small tree ± 5 metres. Tiny greenish/yellow flowers in summer; peach-like leaves; fruit are small black berries toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites.

Trophis scandens BURNY VINE – FIRE VINE – SMARTY SMARTY Vigorous and hardy rainforest climber. Creamy-green unisexual flowers; fruit an edible red berry. Bark was used for dilly bags and nets by traditional people. Host to the Eastern brown Crow Butterfly.

Viola hederacea NATIVE VIOLET Perennial creeping herb; small white and violet edible flowers most of the year. Likes a moist well drained spot, full or part shade; tolerates sun but not dry conditions. Makes a beautiful groundcover.

Waterhousea floribunda WEEPING LILLY-PILLY Small to medium graceful rainforest tree 10+ m. Drooping foliage makes an attractive shade tree; small fluffy white flowers in spring; summer fruit a greenish-white berry; needs well drained soil with adequate moisture.

Westringia species NATIVE ROSEMARY Small spreading shrub 1.5m. Lilac flowers throughout the year; fine grey-green foliage. Extremely hardy, drought tolerant and quick growing; full sun preferred for compact growth. Excellent subject for shrubberies.

Wikstroemia indica TIE BUSH – BOOTLACE BARK Small shrub 1-2 metres. Pale green/cream flower heads spring and autumn. Fruit a succulent bright red berry. (Fruit and leaves toxic if eaten): Hardy in all well drained soil types

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